Permethrin

Permethrin In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Overview

• It acts as a sodium ‘open-channel blocker’ resulting in muscular convulsions and death in arthropods.
• It also repels ticks and insects.

Uses of Permethrin

• Treatment and prevention of flea (Ctenocephalides felis, C. canis) infestations.
• Has acaricidal (killing) and repellent (anti-feeding) efficacy against tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Dermacentor reticulatus).
• Also used for the treatment of canine biting/chewing lice (Trichodectes canis) infestation.

Dose of Permethrin in Dogs and Cats

Dogs:

• Flea control: apply 1 pipette per dog according to body weight.
• Treatment should be repeated not more frequently than every 4 weeks.
• Check individual product details.

Cats:

• Do not use.

Side Effects of Permethrin in Dogs and Cats

• Transient pruritus and erythema at the site of application may occur.

Contraindications of Permethrin in Dogs and Cats

• Do not use it on cats.

Some Notes: