HouseholdCaution
Mosquito coils and mats
Also known as: mosquito incense, vape mats, liquid vaporizer
How dangerous is it?
DogMild
CatModerate
Monitor at home
Watch your pet closely for the next 24 hours. If vomiting, weakness or unusual behaviour appears, call us on +853 6677 6611.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling and vomiting
- Tremors or twitching in cats
- Coughing from smoke exposure
What to do
Move your pet to fresh air and call us if a coil or mat was eaten, especially by a cat; pyrethroids affect cats disproportionately.
Macau note
Summer mosquito season means coils burning at floor level, exactly at pet height. Use them in rooms pets cannot enter.
Related items
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.