Many pet owners may be surprised to learn that flea and tick treatments contain organophosphates which can cause poisoning or toxicity in pets. The problem occurs when a dog or cat is overexposed to organophosphates. More often than not, exposure is a result of product misuse or exposure to two or more insecticides at a given time. Organophosphates can affect the body’s nerves and muscles. They can be absorbed through the skin, lungs, or the digestive system.

The symptoms manifested by a dog will highly depend on the amount of insecticide the animal has been exposed to. Some of the most common symptoms include drooling, urination, breathing difficulties, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tremors, and constriction of the pupils.

In extreme cases, organophosphate poisoning can end up in serious bouts of seizures or even death.

If you think that your dog or cat has been overexposed to products that contain organophosphates, contact your veterinarians Forest Grove, OR immediately.