[MR] Tick bites and disease

[Nicole E. Miller]

Permethrin works really well and I love using it, but one note of warning.  Specifically for cat owners as they are the most likely to snuggle with your garb them lick themselves.  It can cause rather disturbing neurological issues.  Most notably muscle tremors and seizure like activity.    We saw it all the time at the vet where I worked as summer rolled around.  Usually it was from people putting dog flea/tick spray on their cats, but transfer from treated clothing was also observed.

Sian
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Please, tell me where one can get this permethrin.  Is it available in a commercial product?

Megara




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From: David Chessler <chessler at usa.net>
To: Atlantia Merry Rose <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 2:46:08 AM
Subject: [MR] Tick bites and disease

Some months ago I mentioned that my assistant had brought home a tick from the back yard.

Well, it's now the full-fledged fighting and event season, and we'll likely all be bringing home ticks from our visits to the grasslands.

The following websites repeat the information I sent previously, but with much more authority,

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tickbites.html

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007211.htm

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000675.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2362118/

http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/t040129a.html

www.health-news-and-information.com/4civista/libv/i25.shtml

http://home.ptd.net/~insect/tickborn.html

My garb, particularly my venetians and stockings, has been treated with permethrin, and should protect me all summer (sprayed permethrin will survive weekly washings).

Picaridin is a new replacement for Deet, that may be better tolerated, particularly by children
http://www.cutterinsectrepellent.com/BrandNav/FAQs/Brochure.htm
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/factsheets/picaridin.pdf
http://www.vtarmynavy.com/picardin.htm


Dogs and cats need protection, too, but do not tolerate some of the popular human formulations. (Permethrin--permanone, in particular). Make sure you buy something that is formulated for the species of your pet. (Cats often cannot tolerate dog medications).


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