Cleaning products get the job done – at the expense of your pet

Bug killer sprays that contain permethrin can lead to severe poisoning or even death, especially in cats. — dpa

Insecticides or harsh cleaning solutions get the job done, but sometimes at the expense of your pets, warns a consumer advice centre in Germany. What may be considered risk-free for a human could be seriously dangerous for your much-smaller animal companions.

“We are aware of cases in which animals have suffered fatal poisoning as a result of common household products,” warns the consumer centre.