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.
Hepatotoxins in Cats. 1  Hepatotoxins are toxic substance that can damage the liver. Some toxins are known for having properties that can bring about liver damage and that almost always lead to liver toxicity. 2  The liver is the largest gland in the body, and one of the most important organs for the overall health of the body.