Took her to the vet, they washed her with soap. Nothing. Rubbed her with vegetable oil, butter, even WD40. She's looking a little better now, but the tail is a mess and she feels miserable. I need serious ideas!
By the way, I got rid of all the glue traps except this one I couldn't find, because I felt they were a cruel means of dealing with rats. Never again!
2006-10-07 14:06:49 · 17 answers · asked by bedsanig 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's one whole side of the cat, and all of the tail, not just some spots.
The vet said the electric shaver would get clogged with that much glue.
2006-10-07 15:02:37 · update #1
Your answers were all very helpful, so I will choose the one with the highest rating.
Sadly, there is no Goo gone in my country, so I continued with the veggie oil (olive oil worked best) and cut all the sticky hair that I could, just to make it through the weekend. We're going to the groomer for a shave tomorrow. I didn't dare shave her myself!
Thanks a lot, all sixteen of you, for your answers! And say never again to glue traps!
2006-10-08 17:13:31 · update #2
the easiest way is to shave her. If her hair has to be cut with scissors take her to a groomer or vet as it is very easy to cut the skin when you pull the hair up. A groomer should be able to use clippers even though there is lots of glue. Don't try to use lots of chemical junk on her as she may lick it and get sick or it may just burn her skin. you don't need another vet bill! Good luck and I have seen this problem in the past and it can be a very sticky problem but I usually was able to shave them.
2006-10-07 15:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by LisaMarie 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This same thing happened to my kitty, luckily it was just her feet. I agree, those things are awful and I've never used a glue trap again. I felt so bad when my kitty (she was only about six or seven months old at the time) got under the sink where the glue traps were, and came screeching out with two paws stuck in the trap and her tail all puffed up. Poor baby!
I had luck with spray oil, like Pam, that you spray on pans etc. It didn't get all the glue off, though, but enough that the rest just wore off. Since you didn't have any luck with veggie oil, though, you might have to try a harsher method. Get a small bottle of Oops! or Goo Gone. Put a little bit on a paper towel and rub that on the gluey fur. Then rinse with lots of water. It's not the best treatment, but it might get enough of the glue off that you can then use clippers.
Good luck!
2006-10-07 16:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try cutting the hair below the glue. If not possible shave the area. The fur will very quickly grow back and you cat will be much more comfortable. I would not put anything on the fur since cats are always licking theirself and you never know what might actually posion your cat. I have a 4 year old tuxedo cat who likes nothing better than curling up at the nape of my neck when sleeping.
2006-10-07 14:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by firewomen 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Trim the top section of the fur away with a scissors, then you can use a hair trimmer i suggest a manual one she may pur at the electrical shaver unless is one that don't vibrate loudly remove the fur low enough to get rid of the glue,there are special fur treatments to speed up the regrowth of new fur remember to keep her warm at nights probly let her sleep with you to get some body heat in a couple of weeks she would be good as new.
2006-10-07 17:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing alcohol on a swab. You will need to wash with water and cat shampoo after to clean out the residue. If that doesn't work sorry but a shave will be in order. You need to get that glue off ASAP there are pesticides in that glue.
2006-10-07 14:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by fierequebecoiseauusa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaving is probably the best.......take her to a groomer. But first you might go to the hardware store and ask them for something that will remove chewing gum and other glop. There are several brands. Coat the fur, let it sit, and then try to brush it out with a very small "pin" brush. You can get one at the pet shop. They have a LOT of TINY wires. They don't look like a regular hair brush
2006-10-07 14:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by jzzynaturesprite 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a little item called "Goo Gone". It's made from citrus, so it shouldn't hurt your little one. Most hardware stores, some department stores (Target, WalMart, etc.), and Dollar Tree carry it. While you're out, you can pick up one or two live-rat traps to deal with the rats, the hardware store should have those, too. Good luck.
2006-10-08 03:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat did the same exact thing..damn sticky glue traps...she got it caught on her hind leg.
What I did.....I cut most of the glue off that I could get to, then I shaved her leg with a disposalable razor, she threw a hissing spitting fit , took me and my husband to hold her down and do it....but it worked, and it ALWAYS grows back...everysince then, I NEVER used those damn things again!!!
2006-10-07 16:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to your vet and have those areas of fur shaved off. I wont be much money at all. She might look funny for a while, but I promise the fur will grow back.
2006-10-07 14:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by Parker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only shrink off the hair with the glue in it. His hair will strengthen decrease back yet their is not any think approximately taking the possibility of his being poisoned. i don't understand if that glue is poisonous yet i might get the glue off besides.
2016-10-19 00:09:23 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋