This handsome boy came in today because his mom was concerned about tremors that he had developed a few hours before bringing him in. As it turns out his mom applied a drop of flea and tick prevention to his neck earlier that morning. The flea and tick prevention was for dogs, and it contained an ingredient called permethrin which is toxic to cats. The chemical affects the cat's nervous system and can be deadly if not treated. His mom had no idea that this could happen and she let us share her s

Most people are familiar with #bug spray, but do you know you can use permethrin to treat clothing and gear to help prevent #tick and #mosquito bites? ➡Follow these tips to use permethrin effectively and safely. Learn more ways to #FightTheBite at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm You can also find instructions on how to apply permethrin to clothes at https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/about-permethrin-treated-clothing-and-gear.html #Wisconsin #outdoors #lawnandgarden #hiking