I just had to put my cat in the vet because he had a seizure. And I thought this was the most suitable place to put this.
Permethrin - MAXIDE Garden and Pet Dust
Recently a good friend of mine lost one of her dogs because she used MAXIDE Garden and Pet Dust in her yard to prevent fleas and ticks. She suffered the worst of consequences and lost one of her beloved dogs who was about 1 yr old. The dog suffered from severe seizures off and on for days, then finally succombed to a stroke. She and her husband are totally devastated. As far as I know, her other two dogs seem to be OK.
I got on this product's website and they say you can even use it on your pets, not only dogs, but cats, kittens and puppies. And it's supposed to be SAFE!!! Well, obviously it isn't. Like people, some are more susceptible than others, but don't take any chances with your pets.
Whatever you do, do not use any product which contains permethrin on or around dogs or cats. It is lethal. The new topical flea and tick control product, K-9 Advantix contains permethrin in the same concentration as the dust she used. Do not buy it! I am telling everyone I know who has animals not to use MAXIDE Garden and Pet Dust or K-9 Advantix.
Please pass on this info to anyone you know with dogs or cats.