The big tabby Jacques is the worst offender. He will shock me every time I pet him!
2006-11-28 07:13:36 · 11 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
OH, my gosh. I am the same way- it happens to me and my poor kitties jump and the look on their faces is what's up? I rub a fabric softener sheet in my hands and jacket and if it is really a strong jolt, then I just quickly run it down their backs, but not rubbed in. I carry one in my jeans pocket all during the winter. I think when mine take a dirt bath it is worse, but I do not know why. I know my body carries more electric current in the winter. GOD BLESS YOU! sus04mc@yahoo.com
2006-11-28 07:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Shocks take place in dry environments, as a effect of friction charging the debris on your physique. The static ask your self is the sensation of the can charge being released out of your physique. to ward off this you are able to decrease friction (do no longer drag your ft on a rug or do no longer positioned on socks jointly as strolling on a rug) or decrease the dryness of the ambience by a humidifyer. you additionally can merely periodically gently spray the carpet or air with water to decrease dryness and forestall the sweetness.
2016-10-04 11:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is static electricity. You could rub him on the carpet and stick him to the wall, like we used to do with balloons when we were kids. I am just kidding. I am a devout cat lover. I wish I had a solution. I have a Persian that zapps me with his nose.
2006-11-28 07:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could take a dryer sheet and rub it on your cat. That works every time! Same goes for static on your own hair and clothes!
2006-11-28 07:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by Holly W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may be something you are wearing like nylon tights, underwear or stockings.Try experimenting and buy cotton to help eliminate static.I do believe you can get an anti-static spray for nylon carpets.
2006-11-28 07:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Boris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the lack of moisture in the air--get a humidifier or place pans of water near your heating vents to get that moisture back in the air (aslo good for the dry winter skin)
2006-11-28 07:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by beetlejuice49423 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Touch something else first to discharge the electricity in your fingertips. Then pet the cat.
2006-11-28 07:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wipe them down with a sheet of fabric softener.
2006-11-28 07:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rub him with a bounce sheet
2006-11-28 07:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by lola 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ground yourself a lot to prevent build-up, or wear rubber-soled shoes
2006-11-28 07:14:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋