Study summary
Fenvalerate/N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) toxicosis in two cats
- Study type
- Other
- Year
- 1990
- Published in
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Summary
A case report of two cats poisoned by a combined fenvalerate/DEET product, with tremors, seizures, and other neurologic signs, underscoring that DEET-containing products are not safe to use on cats.
Key findings
Both cats developed serious neurotoxic signs after exposure to a DEET-containing insecticide.
Limitations
Two-animal case report using a combination product, so DEET's individual contribution is not isolated.