my kitty's pads on his paws always look so dry and cracked, sometimes i put lotion on the little pads, is this okay to do?
2006-12-30 18:12:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
NO! It might make it sick and could even be fatal, because they lick their paws and digest what they lick (how do you think they get hairballs). Second there is nothing wrong with their feet looking dry, their paws are not like human hands.
2006-12-30 19:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by chetblong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - because of the fact cats lick their paws and something interior the lotion might finally end up interior her. Human creams are not made for cats and that they are on no account meant to be fed on. What you're describing isn't generic. you're able to desire to get this cat to a vet to be regarded at. Is she an indoor cat or an outdoors cat? If she's an outdoors cat and you have allowed her to loose roam interior the chilly and snow then what you're seeing might desire to be frostbite.
2016-11-25 02:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't put anything on a cat that is not first approved by a vet. Cats clean themselves and will ingest any lotion you put on them and this could be hazardous to their health. You need to find out the problem. Find out what is wrong with the paws- why are they dry & cracked? You can try these web sites:
www.petplace.com/cats.aspx
www.cathealth.com
cats.about.com
2006-12-30 18:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the lotion. You mustn't use fragrance because the kitty will lick it, and....icky.
They have special kitty lotion for dry paws.
2006-12-30 18:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it could poison him/her they lick their paws. Do you lick lotion off your arm? Also what is safe for humans is not always safe for animals. For example onions are poisionous to cats. Also Never give human medicine to an animal it may kill them.
Peace
2006-12-30 18:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by Kdude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet to see what kind of lotion to put on your cat paws and no cause it can be harmful and painful to your cat
2006-12-30 19:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by jessie h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put lotion on your cat's pads but make sure it is a kind of lotion with no fragrances in it. Those types of lotions can irritate a cats skin and can also make it so their pads are even more dry.
2006-12-30 18:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I wouldn't do that because cats lick their paws first before they even clean their faces. You don't know how the cat will tolerate the ingredients in most lotions. Please don't do this !
2006-12-30 18:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by curious cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember about cats and grooming - they will try to lick off any residue. So I wouldn't use A&D onitment - if you've ever used it on your own skin you know that it doesn't rub in and disappear. Anything still left on the skin will end up in your cat's stomach.
2006-12-30 18:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by jane7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not, certain chemicles can make him sick that are in lotions and that dryness is like a callous on our hands and feet it protects her feet from wear and tear which could be pain full
2006-12-30 19:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋