What kind of paint should I use on my cat?

Question

I need to paint some racing stripes on my cat so he can run fast enough to catch that darn squirrel. Will Krylon Fusion work?

Answer 1

as long as it's non-toxic...
it'll be toxic anyways though.
but your cat will hate you very much for painting him.
and he'll obviously try to lick the paint off of him.
i don't think it's a good idea.
do you absolutely have to catch the squirrel??

Answer 2

Are you serious. There is no cat that I know of that can catch a healthy squirrel. It takes teamwork. Two cats have the potential to capture a squirrel. Painting a cat is absolutely abuse. Why would you even think about that if you even liked cats. You sound like a very angry person to me, and are trying to exercise this anger in what could appear as a socially acceptable behavior. Personally, I think you should seek professional mental health intervention, or better yet, just address the issues of your insecurity that are creating your anger.

Answer 3

Paint is not really safe for animals- even if it didn't hurt their skin, it will flake off their fur and when they lick they will ingest it. You can use animal dye- which is just hair dye safe for pets, but it can get a little expensive. You can get it from a vet or buy it online. I like to dye my dog sometimes and instead of using animal dye I use food coloring, and it works great. My dog was a pumpkin for halloween and purple like an easter egg on easter. You just use 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar and add food coloring- they even sell black and brown in the cake decorating section of grocery stores. It's just like coloring an easter egg. I usually spray my dog with a spray bottle, but you can use a paint brush for more precise designs. Let the animal dry completely- outside so it doesn't get on your carpet or furniture, and it is permanent as long as the pet doesn't get wet. You can bathe the animal to take it off, although it usually just fades with the first wash and comes out in time. About 3 weeks. Good luck with the contest! Hope this helps!

Answer 4

1.) You are crazy! lol
2.) If you boil some beets or smush some blueberries you can use the color water or juice and it will be naturel
3.) You are really weird
4.) The squirill can give your cat rabies, so maybe it shouldn;t catch the squiril at all
5.) If you spray paint your cat then you are very cruel and your cat doesn;t deserve it. If you can;t stand your cat then hand it over to a no-kill shelter so someone who wants it can have it!

Answer 5

I'm not sure racing stripes will get the job done, but certainly worth the try. Fusion is quite a hard paint and just in case....I think I would use a paint easier to get off...May a cheep face painting kit from the costumer shop.

Answer 6

If you're looking for speed, paint some flames, instead. Crystal FX is a great paint for that.

Answer 7

Paint is very toxic to cats and other pets. Don't do this. It can harm their skin and if he licks it, it'll get into his system and make him very ill.

Answer 8

yes...
and hydrogen peroxide and salt will realy help those nasty scratches and bites your gonna get when trying it...
and incase your serious...the only SAFE dyes to use on any pet are koolaid (only owrks on light coloured animals) or Manic panic (or other vegitable based none perminent dyes...all however involve giving the cat a bath!

Answer 9

use something that is NON TOXIC!!!

Don't use spray paint!!

Use a temporary hair spay type of dye, like that stuff kids use on halloween to color their hair pink or orange.....i think that stuff is non toxic.

Answer 10

are you serious? lol...

use any type of water-based, hypo-allergenic, non-toxic paint... i strongly advise against you actually painting your cat, though... for your own safety...