Are you exterminating your apt ? Be careful of chemicals toxic to Cats ! PERMETHRIN, PYRETHRIN, BORIC ACID

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin

http://www.petplace.com/cats/permethrin-and-pyrethrin-toxicity-in-cats/page1.aspx


http://www.vetprof.com/clientinfo/permethrincats.html
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http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/toxcat/toxcat.html


Borate, or boric acid is used as a homemade insecticide. It has a low oral
toxicity.
Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, CNS depression, muscle weakness, ataxia,
and possible seizures.
Treatment: The problem with this poisoning is that activated charcoal does not
absorb it, the only way to get it out of the system is through dialysis.


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http://www.cathealth.com/Tox.htm

Boric acid dust or solution is corrosive and toxic to pets, and commonly found
in ant killer and cleaners.
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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_boric_acid_poisonous_to_cats


Is boric acid poisonous to cats?

It is toxic to cats, meaning it can kill them. If you are using it for roach or
other insect pest control, it is usually OK unless you put it in areas where the

cat will walk, because then the cat will get it on their paws and lick it off.
Do not use boric acid at all around kittens, as they tend to explore more and
would be more likely to get into it and die from it. See the Related link
below.
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