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Sent to Pet Experts May 7 2008 at 4:02 PM
   

my animals never had fleas before but I took care of a friends dog that had fleas did not know at the time and my cat got fleas so I got some flea medicine and didn''t realize the medicine was for dogs only. This was the day before yesterday and now she shakes her head like she has an itch in her ear or something. What can I do?

 

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I just bath the top part of her head with oatmeal shampoo and that was done yesterday/p>

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May 7 2008 at 4:07 PM (5 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Hello Trouble

What is the name of the flea medication you used?

Can you look in her ears and make sure that they are clear?

I would like to help you but I just need a little bit more information.

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May 7 2008 at 4:19 PM (11 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
the flea medication I used is called Sergeant's Gold and was only used for dogs only and stupid me didn't even see that. And her ears look clear. So what do I do?
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May 7 2008 at 5:21 PM (1 hour and 1 minute and 40 seconds later)
         
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Hi: This can be a pretty serious toxicity. First of all, tonight, right now, give your cat a bath with Dawn dish soap and water. Try to get all of the flea product off of her. Rinse very well after the bath to get all the dish soap off her. Secondly, call the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. They will tell you if going to the vet right away is necessary. You will need this opinion. They are expert toxicologists and they know every product and every dose and have helped thousands of pet owners in your situation determine if emergency care is indicated. It will cost you about $60 to talk to the toxicologist. It's well worth the money. Let me know if you have more questions. Again, this can be a serious toxicity. Best wishes.

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