1969912 0 #1 September 19, 2010 My cat put her left front paw into a sticky glue mouse trap*. She cannot open her toes/claws. The instructions say to use mineral oil to remove the stuff from skin. Anyone know if mineral oil will hurt my cat? She will end up licking the oil from her paw. *I've had a few flies get into the house recently, and because I broke my electric fly swatter, I decided to try fly paper. Went to the store and right next to the fly paper were scented non-toxic mouse traps that are a simple plastic tray with a a layer of a VERY sticky substance. Yeah, sounds better than having fly paper hanging from the ceiling. So I put a couple trays up high where my cat can't get to them and caught a few flies. I accidentally left one on top of my computer monitor this morning before going shopping, and my cat got into it. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #2 September 19, 2010 You have a cat, wth do you need mousetraps for?And no, mineral oil will not hurt your cat. Some people even add it to cat food to help with hair balls. Another reason why I'll never own a cat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 September 19, 2010 Well, first 2 hits off of google show http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_constipation_and_megacolon.html & http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=25521 One says good, one says bad. Either way, that'll teach the cat!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 September 19, 2010 the mineral oil will give the cat the shits! Try peanut butter, the oil in it should work the same way and won't hurt the cat as far as i know. I am not a vet however. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 September 19, 2010 What about olive oil? Looks like the worst thing about using that would be the kitty all of a sudden meowing with an Italian accent and demanding lasagna tomorrow night for dinner. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire 0 #6 September 19, 2010 Could you possibly call a 24hr vet and ask them for a suggestion? I did a few searches, too... some say it's OK, some say not. I don't know if I'd chance it. There was also an ask.com that someone wrote in asking the exact same problem looking for an answer and the reply was to use goo gone then wash well with dawn soap. (Obviously not allowing them to lick either product - but good luck with that.) Goo gone is not supposed to be toxic for use around pets, but this is actually for use ON the cat, so... Good luck to you and your kitty! "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar" ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #7 September 19, 2010 What was it that deters cats... lemon pepper/juice? Pour some of that on the paw, cat should keep his mouth clear of it for a while"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 September 19, 2010 Quote I accidentally left one on top of my computer monitor this morning before going shopping, and my cat got into it. I'd be concerned about the cat using my computer while I was gone. Better search the HD for kitty porn."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #9 September 19, 2010 Thanks. I think I'll go for the mineral oil, but wipe as much off as possible. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #10 September 19, 2010 Quote Quote I accidentally left one on top of my computer monitor this morning before going shopping, and my cat got into it. I'd be concerned about the cat using my computer while I was gone. Better search the HD for kitty porn. She already posted some porn shots on the internet, and she was underage at the time "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 September 19, 2010 Quote What about olive oil? Looks like the worst thing about using that would be the kitty all of a sudden meowing with an Italian accent and demanding lasagna tomorrow night for dinner. Makes the cat taste better... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 September 19, 2010 Go get some Goo-Gone. Rub it in and then wash it off really good. Nothing to worry about her licking off. I use it on my cats often and have never had a problem.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #13 September 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I accidentally left one on top of my computer monitor this morning before going shopping, and my cat got into it. I'd be concerned about the cat using my computer while I was gone. Better search the HD for kitty porn. She already posted some porn shots on the internet, and she was underage at the time Wow! She's sexy. ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #14 September 19, 2010 QuoteGo get some Goo-Gone. Rub it in and then wash it off really good. Nothing to worry about her licking off. I use it on my cats often and have never had a problem. wtf? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 September 19, 2010 QuoteQuoteGo get some Goo-Gone. Rub it in and then wash it off really good. Nothing to worry about her licking off. I use it on my cats often and have never had a problem. wtf? Goo-gone, not to be confused with Shoe-goo. But, that would be a story!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #16 September 19, 2010 If it really is crazy glue, ie CA glue, it will take something more than oil. Whatever you use, it would probably be safest to just wash it with plenty of soap afterwards.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #17 September 19, 2010 DO NOT USE GOO-GONE! That is highly toxic. Use mayonaise. Works great. Goo-gone? What was he thinking!"Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #18 September 19, 2010 QuoteDO NOT USE GOO-GONE! That is highly toxic. Use mayonaise. Works great. Goo-gone? What was he thinking! Says "Harmful or fatal if swallowed" right on the label. You need something slippery to coat the paw so that the glue can't re-stick after you get it loose. Anything slippery. Mayo, peanut butter, butter, vegetable oil (olive, canola, peanut, whatever) Crisco, anything."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #19 September 19, 2010 Quote Goo-gone, not to be confused with Shoe-goo. But, that would be a story! It sure would. 1969912, got nothing for you I'm afraid. But I hope it gets sorted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #20 September 19, 2010 Quote DO NOT USE GOO-GONE! That is highly toxic. Use mayonaise. Works great. But does it make the cat taste better than olive oil?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 September 19, 2010 QuoteDO NOT USE GOO-GONE! That is highly toxic. Use mayonaise. Works great. Goo-gone? What was he thinking! I've used it for years on my kitties, for tar, oil, sap, etc. They don't attempt to lick it off as it's not on them long enough. And they aren't attracted to it. I wouldn't use it if I thought they would be harmed.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #22 September 19, 2010 I got some of it off with veg oil last night. She got most of it out from between her toes overnight. Her paw is functioning normally now. Thanks folks. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #23 September 19, 2010 Quote I got some of it off with veg oil last night. She got most of it out from between her toes overnight. Her paw is functioning normally now. Thanks folks. That's great! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #24 September 19, 2010 Hopefully it taught her to stay away from the computer. She gets up on the desk in order to eat the phone line going into my modem. She stands on the keyboard and somehow removes the "W" button from it. It has happened several times. Always the W key "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #25 September 20, 2010 Quote She stands on the keyboard and somehow removes the "W" button from it. It has happened several times. Always the W key Didn't I hear a similar story about the exiting White House staff doing exactly that just before Dubya moved in? Hey, maybe she's a 'Democat'.Glad she's ok. Hopefully she didn't ingest too much of the stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
