Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intravenous lipid therapy helps cats with permethrin poisoning
By Haworth, Mark D & Smart, Lisa·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2012·Department of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of intravenous lipid therapy in three cases of feline permethrin toxicosis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats suffering from permethrin poisoning, which can happen if they are exposed to certain flea treatments meant for dogs, were treated with a special intravenous lipid therapy (IVLE) alongside standard care. After receiving this treatment, all three cats showed quick improvement without any negative side effects. This is the first time IVLE has been used for this type of poisoning in cats, and the results are promising, suggesting it could be a helpful option in the future.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of intravenous lipid emulsion (IVLE) as an adjunctive therapy in 3 cats with permethrin toxicosis. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Three cats with permethrin toxicosis were treated with IVLE in addition to the current accepted treatment regime. All 3 cats demonstrated a subjective rapid clinical improvement after the administration of IVLE, with no adverse reactions observed. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first reported use of IVLE for feline permethrin toxicosis, with encouraging results. A possible reduction in costs associated with treatment may contribute to a reduction in euthanasia. Further investigation of the use of IVLEs in permethrin toxicosis is warranted.
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