Permethrin is safe on dogs and on dry-treated human clothing, but cats lack a glucuronidation pathway needed to clear it. Permethrin exposure - including from a recently treated owner cuddling a cat - can cause severe tremors, seizures, and death. Treat clothing outdoors, let it dry fully, and never apply a dog product to a cat.
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