I've been using "Snuggle" Dryer Sheets to de-static my cats when the shocks get out of control. They've been so bad this winter that I can hear them crackling when they walk. The dryer sheets work wonderfully for a few days (I can even pet them without causing them to flinch!).
I just do a quick rub down with a sheet along their back and up their tail. Those are the worst areas of static for my guys.
I just wonder if there's any health risks involved? Since it is a perfumed chemical I'm putting on their fur, and they inevitably will lick it off. Does any body have any thoughts or alternatives?
p.s. The Humidifier is on it's way! :)
2007-01-21 14:32:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks to everyone for answering. I'd been afraid that it may be harmful. It was just too good a solution to be true, you know?
The cats have been wiped down with a warm damp towel and are now annoyed at me for making them wet. :) You just can't make these guys happy!
2007-01-21 15:44:04 · update #1
Hi Alex...the dryer sheets contain ingredients which can be very toxic to cats when they groom themselves. The humidifier is the safest way to destatic the home and cats. Please be sure to thoroughly wipe down the cats to eliminate the dry sheet chemicals.
2007-01-21 14:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 12⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but the vet thinks that dryer sheets may be the root of the conjunctivitis problem we've had for months with several kitties. Not the sheets themselves, but the chemicals they leave on bedding and clothing. It's an irritant, although not toxic.
2016-05-24 10:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the drier sheets would be a very good idea because of the chemicals in the drier sheets. Your cats could become sick when they groom themselves.Maybe you should call the Vet and ask Him?Her? There could be something the Vet could give you for the static. I am pretty sure the Vet would agree with me about the chemicals though.
2007-01-21 15:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They are toxic to animals. Stop right away. They lick themselves.
2007-01-21 14:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
They can be toxic. I think that's only if ingested, but I wouldn't chance it. Sorry.
2007-01-21 14:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jupiter 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When they lick their own fur, it must taste like hell.
2007-01-21 14:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
They do make them unscented and for sensitive skin so u might want to look for those and i think that's a great idea!
2007-01-21 15:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by shabo 4 · 1⤊ 8⤋