Does mosquito repellent incense affect dogs?

Summer is here, and the mosquitoes that trouble everyone are coming again. In order to protect yourself from mosquito bites, you need to use our mosquito repellent tool – mosquito coils.

So, will mosquito coils harm cats and dogs?

Mosquito-repellent incense acts as a mosquito repellent, mainly because it contains a pyrethroid substance. Although this substance can kill and repel insects, it can cause poisoning symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, salivation, and convulsions in cats.
Because cats lack the enzyme to metabolize this pyrethroid, the pyrethrum inhaled into the body cannot be excreted. If it accumulates for a long time or inhales a large amount at one time, it will cause poisoning in cats.
Therefore, if you have a cat at home, be sure not to use mosquito coils, mosquito repellent liquid and other items, otherwise it will cause acute damage to the cat’s liver, and in severe cases, the cat will die.

Can mosquito coils be used on dogs at home?

Normally mosquito coils have no effect on dogs because dogs can metabolize pyrethrins.
Therefore, as long as it is used normally, it will not affect the dog. However, be sure to use the mosquito repellent liquid in a place where the dog cannot reach it. If it is knocked over by the dog and the dog accidentally ingests the mosquito repellent liquid into the body, it will be very serious. May cause poisoning of dogs.
If you burn mosquito coils in a closed or narrow space, it may cause the puppy to have difficulty breathing, sneeze or inhalation poisoning.

Are mosquito coils harmful to pets?

The weather is getting hotter and mosquitoes are becoming more rampant, so many households have lit mosquito coils. However, those who keep pets at home are worried that their pets may be poisoned~
A pet will not die after smelling mosquito coils all night. Mosquito coils contain chemical components that are harmful to the pet’s body, but not fatal. Long term inhalation of mosquito coil gas can cause chronic poisoning in the body. Only when the toxins accumulate to a certain extent in the body will the pet have obvious symptoms. Families who keep cats can use physical mosquito repellent products such as electric mosquito swatters and mosquito repellent lamps.
At present, various mosquito repellent products available on the market contain these five main ingredients: DEET (DEET), Picaridin (Picaridin, hydroxyethyl piperidinecarboxylate isobutyl ester), Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus/PMD (Lemon Eucalyptus oil extract), IR3535 (Imogen), and pyrethroid compounds (such as pyrethroids, imidacloprid, and imidacloprid). Among them, pyrethroid compounds have the highest toxicity (the greater the toxicity, the more effective it is) and the lowest price. They are the main components of almost all non-contact mosquito coils and electric mosquito coils currently on the market.
The content of pyrethroids in mosquito coils is relatively low, and we usually use them in relatively ventilated environments, not all year round. Therefore, pets will not immediately show symptoms after inhaling them. However, over time, these pyrethroids will deposit in the pet’s liver, causing dysfunction and eventually leading to liver damage, even endangering the pet’s life safety; For some young cats and dogs, those with poor physical fitness and smaller body size, their tolerance is even worse; Mild drooling, loss of balance, onset of convulsions, vomiting, and loss of appetite; Severe cases can cause damage to the central nervous system, organ failure, and even direct death.

What should be done if mosquito repellent incense causes pet poisoning?

If your pet unfortunately develops poisoning, please seek medical attention immediately. Do not give it any food, water, milk, salt, or oil without authorization. Do not induce vomiting in uncertain situations. Do not undergo any home remedies to avoid worsening!
In addition, attention should be paid not to place the electric mosquito repellent liquid in a place where pets can come into contact, to prevent the liquid from pouring out and increasing the chance of pets ingesting it.
Always pay attention to whether your pet has any sensitive situations such as sneezing. If you accidentally ingest it, immediately bring the instructions and packaging of the mosquito repellent liquid to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment!