Fluids may be needed to correct the hydration level. Hyperthermia can occur as result of muscle fasciculation or seizures. Typically, hyperthermia is corrected once tremors are controlled. Aggressive cooling, by means of ice baths or cold water enemas, may result in hypothermia and should be avoided. 10 Following stabilization, the cat should be bathed thoroughly to remove the product from its fur.
Bathing is most effective when a mild detergent is used.
Despite bathing, clinical signs often continue for several days. Supportive care should be given as needed until the cat completely recovers. The owner had purchased a flea control product from a grocery store and had applied one vial to the cat the evening before. The cat appeared to be completely normal until the next afternoon, when the owner noticed the cat's ears and whiskers were twitching. A few hours later, the cat had two brief seizures and then started tremoring.