Can cats be around mosquito coil smoke?

Cats should not smell mosquito coil smoke, because coils contain pyrethrin, and inhaling it can poison a cat. Common signs of pyrethrin poisoning in cats include lethargy, vomiting, and drooling, and in some cases it can even cause liver damage or jaundice, threatening the cat’s life.

So it is not recommended to use mosquito coils at home; other insect repellents such as floral water are also best avoided indoors. If you must use them, keep the cat separated first to prevent these irritating smells from affecting it.