Cats are such curious creatures and this can easily get them into trouble and mischief. Her are 3 common items that could stick to a cat’s hair coat when they try to venture into the garage or storage shed.
Paint
If your pet got paint on its fur, the first thing to do is let the paint dry. Once it’s dry, use a pair of pet clippers to remove the painted fur. Keep the rest of the paint away and make sure your cat does not ingest the paint.
Don't use paint solvents or thinners to remove the paint; these products could seriously hurt your cat's fur and skin.
Glue
Use a pair of scissors or pet clippers to remove glued fur. The same trick can be used to remove chewing gum that got stuck in your cat's fur.
Insecticides
Just like the human skin, pet skin can absorb liquids such as insecticides. Symptoms that arise from a pet's skin coming into contact with an insecticide largely depend on the product's active ingredients. Typical symptoms of insecticide poisoning could include diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, and even seizures.
If you suspect insecticide poisoning, immediately rinse the cat's fur with regular running water for 5 to 10 minutes. Any residue from the insecticide can be removed by applying any dishwashing liquid or pet shampoo. Call your veterinarian London, ON as soon as you find any toxicity symptoms.
