Has anyone ever heard of a kitten (8 monthes old) reacting to paint fumes? She was shaking like she was cold. But it wasn't. I held her and opened a window in another room where we sat for a little while now she seems fine. Whaddaya think related?
2007-04-18 13:40:20 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick R 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It was white primer in the living room.
Shock you say? Should I take her to the vet. Or now that she seems OK just let it be?
2007-04-18 13:48:59 · update #1
Allergies to paint fumes are relatively common in humans, and in the world of immunology, most mammals are going to have pretty similar allergic potential to an allergen...hence, you kitty was probably allergic to the paint fumes.
Allergic response can cause fever (thus chills and shivering like your kitty), in extreme situations (unless this is more common in cats) hypothermia, irritation of the muscles such that they shake, etc.
Common allergens in paint fumes are: epoxy-released anyhdrides (off-gases from chemical hardening reactions), latex components, quaternium 15 (a preservative often in cosmetics too), Formaldehyde...most of which are common to various types of rubbers, like foam/paint/latex.
So, if your kitty is fine now, the reaction is over, and all is ok. Things to consider, however:
1) Allergies can get worse with each exposure, so you might risk your baby's life if you keep her around when you paint again.
2) If it was a latex paint, you should let the vet know next time she comes in, b/c she might be allergic to many of the items they use. She should get tested, I guess.
3) Watch her for wheezing and asthma. It could be that she is asthmatic and this simply triggered an asthma attack. Although related to an allergic response, it is not the same, so it will be triggered by other things, too.
Good luck.
2007-04-18 15:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by pynki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fumes most likely over whlemed her and sent her into shock.
You did the right thing. Just think if you were stuck around fumes like that being so small. You'd have the same thing happen
2007-04-18 13:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by ohhxkatie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the fumes go to her
2007-04-18 15:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depinds on what type of paint .
You did what needed to be done.
2007-04-18 13:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋