2006-08-09 03:38:05 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
This is my 2500th answer. Feel blessed. Why did you put shoe polish on my fur anyway? I'll take care of it. Just go have another beer, sheesh.
2006-08-09 06:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a wet washcloth and put some Dawn dish soap on it and briskly rub the fur. Then take a clean cloth and get the soap off. If it is the wax shoe polish use a paper towel to try and "pull" some of the polish off first. There are also cat wipes that you can buy that will help get this off because they are already wet, and will be easier to use. If you choose the bath method, be careful and have someone help you. Be sure and keep the water out of the cats ears, eyes and mouth, especially the soap.
Good Luck
PS I don't even ask how things happen anymore. After taking care of animals for over 40 years I know anything can happen.
2006-08-09 03:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoe polish remover perhaps, or just cut the polish out a little at a time as the cat's fur grows.
2006-08-09 03:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him, asap to a dog groomer that does cats. Check in your yellow pages, or call your nearest Petsmart for a location. They will know what to use, and can restrain him while they scrub. The polish could be toxic to him when he grooms, and unless there's very little on him, you will probably not be able to get it all out.
This will cost $20-50 but you'll save on possible vet bills, and/or guilt this way.
Hippie's answer was funny, but good luck trying it yourself. This solution is also best done at the (pet) salon.
2006-08-09 04:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by TxSup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub the cat on the shoes that need polishing.
IMPORTANT: make sure the shoes you want polished are the same color as the polish on the cat.
TFTP
2006-08-09 03:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three ways:
One, keep the cat out of the shoe polish.
Two, send the cat to the dry cleaners.
Three, pour the liquid part of a can of tuna all over the cat and it will self clean!
2006-08-09 03:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by dertedfive 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go with the bath method, line the sink or tub or whatever with a towel and don't put in TOO much water. Have someone help you, if possible. Maybe try a little goo gone on a cloth and wipe polish off first, or Goof Off, then bathe kitty to remove residue. Or use the kitty-wipes (or I just use baby wipes, they are a lot cheaper) instead to remove the residue.
2006-08-09 04:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, give the cat a bath, and comb out the polish. But beware, the cat will go crazy, trust me, i have a cat, and she once fell in the tub while it was draining one day after my daughter had a bath. Remember: Combing a cat is not as easy as it looks.
2006-08-09 03:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get scissors and clip it out. That way you don't have to worry about your cat injesting the polish or anything you might use to get it off. Your cats fur will grow back in time and he'll look just fine. (-:
2006-08-09 03:48:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a mean, fast dog with a taste for shoe polish.
2006-08-09 03:42:19 · answer #10 · answered by Nitrous McBread 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋