My cat, Kira Bean, is about 11 months old and she loves to drink baby oil. We aren't giving it to her at all and try to keep it away from her as much as possible, but if we use it on ourselves she comes running and trying to lick it off. I'm just wondering if it's normal and if it's really bad for her. Thanks!
2007-07-12 06:57:53 · 17 answers · asked by Danielle 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Probably won't hurt her but I wouldn't let her do it all the time. Baby oil is mineral oil with fragrance added. Mineral oil is an old wive's remedy for constipation in humans so don't be surprised if more than a little bit of it has that effect on your cat. On the lighter side, she shouldn't have much of a problem with hairballs....
2007-07-12 07:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby oil? Interesting cat. Could be that it's a smell/taste she associates with a good memory. Or it could be that she is having some sort of nutritional deficiency.
OR maybe she thinks she is your mommy and is trying to clean you. Cats sometimes take on the parent role in their own little minds.
If she is just licking it off your skin it shouldnt harm her much. If when she gets too much she will just puke it up and realize that it doesnt taste that good after all.
Also if you still want to use oil on your skin you could switch to something like almond oil. It smells great, even tastes great for humans and shouldnt hurt your cat at all.
2007-07-12 07:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal, but not good for her. Change over to a natural body oil, like Burt’s Bees Apricot Baby Oil. Then you still need to keep the cat out of the oil, but when she does lick your legs it will be better than the mineral oil.
2007-07-12 07:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Robin C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh. Is baby oil natural, or does it have chemicals in it? If it's natural, I think it's probably okay... I don't know, though.
Kira Bean! My cat's name is Beans, what a coincidence. She likes to eat her own fur, and polyster fiber fill. Both of these things do not sit well in her tummy.
2007-07-12 07:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by carlisleorama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's great if you want your cat to have the runs. You could also use mineral oil, to see if your cat is only attracted to the smell.
2007-07-12 07:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by baldy_z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little won't hurt her, I think. At most, it might act as a laxative. But I wouldn't let her drink a lot of it. Keep on putting it out of her reach, and you'll probably be fine.
2007-07-12 07:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no cat expert but it doesnt sound like a good idea. Try locking it away in a cabinet.
2007-07-12 07:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Drama Queen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its not good at all for her. It has a lot of chemicals that could be harmful to your little one and you shouldent let her lick it.
2007-07-12 07:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure its harmless for your cat, but in a few days it might be bad for your carpet.
2007-07-12 07:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really. it will give them an upset stomach though. baby oil is mineral oil with fragrance added...that's why we put it on BABIES
2007-07-12 07:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by Tex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋