this JUST happened and now im scared, i called the company but no one is there and i dont think poison control answers this stuff, what can i do to get the poly off his paws and keep him from ingesting any?!
2007-09-26 18:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by larinachodan 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Call poison control any way. If they can't help you ask them for someone who can. Have you read the label on the can of poly? Is there anything on it that says what to do in a situation like this? All I can tell you is to keep washing his paws off as much as you can.
I am including a link on how to make an Ecollar for your cat.
2007-09-26 18:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the polyurethane is dry you might be able to just peel it off. Kitty won't like this, so have someone else help you. On the can it should say what to do if it is ingested, or what happens if it comes in contact with your skin. So if it is toxic to humans, it is also to cats. Might be a different issue if the stuff is dry, though.
I got some polyurethane on my hand when I was finishing woodwork and it did peel right off once it was dry.
2007-09-27 01:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try this. You have to pay for the call but . . .
Animal Poison Hotline - a joint service provided by North Shore Animal League America (NSAL) and PROSAR International Animal Poison Center (IAPC).
1-888-232-8870 ($35.00 per incident). The charge is billed to caller's credit card only. Staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
This is advice for humans exposed to it but I wouldn't guess it would be much different if it got on a cat:
Thoroughly wash affected areas with soap and water or polpropylene glycol.
(Propylene glycol is most known as a biodegradable antifreeze that also is very pet friendly. Typical antifreeze sold in automotive parts stores is very toxic and lethal to animals.)
http://www.basf.com/urethanechemicals/pdfs/chemicals/Other/2000mdihandbook.pdf
Polypropylene is found in hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions. It is a main ingredient in many cosmetic products, including baby wipes & shampoos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol
Hope this helps.
2007-09-27 02:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Squeek E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hell ,you need to do something pronto because by now poly. will have set. You have to get a chemical thats going to dissolve it without doing harm to your cats sensitive paws. You may have to put some 'socks', maybe small balloons on his paws to stop him ingesting the poly until you can get some attention for him
2007-09-27 02:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by cats mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the can for what to do for immediate clean up and call your vet - do not wait. If the product cleans up with soap and water, you are on the right track. If not, call the vet ASAP. Cleaning him up with another poison won't help. The suggestion of an E-collar until you get him to the vet is an excellent idea. This is not something to ignore or wait until morning to check with your vet.
2007-09-27 01:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sue C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use some cooking oil. The varnish probably won't hurt him anyway.
2007-09-27 01:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by 2n2222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local human society. Have a vet? Call him/her.
2007-09-27 02:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put ne of those cone things on its neck. you might be able to rig one up out of something lying around
2007-09-27 01:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by Random Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋