I. Introduction. Mosquito coils are a common mosquito repellent in summer, but for cats at home, this common item can pose a health hazard. Recently, some excrement shovelers reported that their cats smelled mosquito coils overnight, which made many cat slaves worried. So, what problems will occur when cats smell mosquito coils overnight?And how can we deal with and prevent it urgently?
Second, the harm of smelling mosquito coils to cats.
Poisoning: The mosquito repellent components in mosquito coils are toxic to cats, and long-term inhalation or accidental ingestion may lead to poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, listlessness and other symptoms.
Respiratory irritation: The smoke from mosquito coils can irritate the cat's respiratory tract, causing problems such as coughing and difficulty breathing.
Allergic reactions: Some cats may have allergic reactions to the ingredients in mosquito coils, such as itching, redness and swelling.
3. Emergency measures.
Immediate ventilation: After discovering that the cat smells mosquito coils, the cat should be immediately moved to a well-ventilated place to reduce the irritation of the respiratory tract by the smoke.
Observe symptoms: Closely observe your cat's symptoms and seek medical attention immediately if you have poisoning, respiratory irritation or allergic reactions.
Emetic treatment: If the cat accidentally ingests mosquito coils, it can be treated with emetic treatment to discharge toxic substances. However, it should be noted that vomiting should be carried out under the guidance of a professional veterinarian.
Evacuate to the hospital: If symptoms persist or worsen, the cat should be taken to the hospital immediately for professional treatment**.
4. Preventive measures.
Safe storage: Store mosquito coils out of the reach of cats to avoid accidental ingestion or prolonged inhalation.
Use pet-safe mosquito repellent products: Choose to use pet-safe mosquito repellent products, such as electric mosquito repellent liquid, natural plant essential oils, etc.
Physical mosquito control: Use physical mosquito control methods such as mosquito nets and mosquito killer lamps to reduce dependence on chemical mosquito repellent products.
Be vigilant: When using mosquito coils, be vigilant and make sure your cat is not exposed to mosquito coils and their smoke.
Education and training: Properly educate and train cats to keep them away from dangerous objects and reduce the risk of accidents.
5. Summary. 
Cats smelling mosquito coils overnight may cause poisoning, respiratory irritation and allergic reactions, so we need to pay close attention to the cat's symptoms, take emergency treatment measures, and take precautions in daily life. Reduce the risk of cats coming into contact with mosquito coils by safely storing mosquito coils, using pet-safe mosquito repellent products, and physical mosquito prevention. At the same time, vigilance, education and training of cats are also effective ways to prevent accidents. It is hoped that every excrement shoveler can pay attention to the health and safety of cats and provide them with a safe and comfortable living environment.