Normal: 199 mg/dL or lower cholesterol levels. Borderline High: 200 to 239 mg/dL cholesterol levels. High: 240 mg/dL or higher cholesterol levels. A person with desirable (normal) total cholesterol levels is usually at low risk for heart disease (this depends, of course, on their total risk profile).
Most pyrethrin poisoning happens when a well-meaning owner uses too much of a pyrethrin-based product or uses one that is too strong for a cat. Kittens, elderly cats and underweight cats are even more susceptible to pyrethrin toxicity. This is because their bodies can't process the chemical as well, and the lack of a protective layer of fat allows the chemical to soak right into muscles and tissues.
Answer this question. 1 answer. Chlorpheniramine, which is commonly used in cats to prevent allergic reactions and to treat pruritus (itchiness), is available as 4mg and 8mg tablets, 2mg chewable tablets, and a 2mg/5ml syrup (Aller-Chlorâ, OTC) and 4mg/5ml suspension (Pediox-Sâ, Rx only).