Your cat has just found a mousetrap, and now it has glue on its fur. If the cat is still trapped in the mousetrap, you'll need to cut the fur stuck to the trap to free it. Remove the glue by massaging the cooking oil on the cat's fur. When all the glue is gone, you can clean the cat's fur.
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Method 1 of 2: Remove Glue
Step 1. Release the cat from the trap
If the cat is still trapped in the mousetrap, cut the hair off the trap with scissors. Only trim the feathers attached to the trap. Be careful not to cut too close to the cat's skin.
If the glue gets too close to the cat's skin, take it to the vet to remove the glue and the trap
Step 2. Use a towel to wrap the cat's body
Place the cat on your lap or a flat place, such as a bed or table. Some mouse glue is poisoned which may be harmful to cats. Towels prevent the cat from licking the glued body, which could lead to accidental poisoning.
Step 3. Apply cooking oil on the glue affected area
Some types of oil that can be used to remove glue include vegetable, olive, canola, sunflower, and corn oil. Massage the oil into the cat's fur using your fingers. Make sure the glue is covered in oil.
- Alternatively, you can remove the glue by massaging peanut butter on your cat's fur.
- Do not remove the glue with eucalyptus, tea tree, or citrus oil as they are toxic to cats.
- Do not remove the glue from the cat's fur using solvents (such as thinner or acetone).
Step 4. Let the oil sit for about 5 minutes
As it soaks in, the oil will soften the glue. The longer the oil is left on, the easier it will be to remove the glue.
Step 5. Wipe off the glue with a clean, dry cloth
Gently wipe the glue-affected area with a cloth. Wipe the area until all the glue is gone.
If there is still glue on the cat's fur, repeat this step 3-5 times until the glue is completely gone
Method 2 of 2: Cleaning Cat Fur
Step 1. Put lukewarm water into the bath to a height of 8-10 cm
Test the water with your wrist. If the water feels a little warmer than your body temperature, but not too hot, the water is lukewarm.
- Warm water usually has a temperature of 35-38 °C.
- Alternatively, you can bathe the cat in the sink.
Step 2. Place a towel at the bottom of the tub
Towels are useful to keep the cat from slipping in the tub. You can also use a bath mat instead of towels.
Step 3. Put the cat in the tub using both hands
Hold the cat firmly (but gently) when you put him in the tub. Don't panic if your cat is scared. Talk to the cat in a soothing voice and stroke her body to relax the cat.
Step 4. Pour water on the glue-affected area using a cup
Wet the glue-affected area thoroughly with water. You can also wet the glue-affected area with a shower spray.
Do not let the water get into the cat's eyes, nose or ears
Step 5. Apply a small amount of shampoo on the glue-affected area
Gently rub the shampoo into the cat's fur until it forms a thick lather. Wash the area until all the oil is gone.
- Don't wash your cat with human shampoo. Only use cat shampoo.
- Don't bathe your cat with insecticidal shampoo. This product can react with mouse glue.
Step 6. Use warm water to rinse the glue-affected area
Pour warm water on a cat's fur full of shampoo. Rinse the hair until all the shampoo is gone.
Make sure all the shampoo is gone before you take the cat out of the bath
Step 7. Remove the cat from the bath, then wrap it in a towel
Use a dry and clean towel. Dry the cat's fur by gently rubbing the wet area with a towel. Place the cat in a warm place or near a heat source, such as a sunny window or room heater to dry it. Give your cat a delicious treat and praise her good behavior.
If your cat has long hair, you may also want to brush it with a wide-toothed brush
Tips
- Close the bathroom door so the cat doesn't run away when bathed.
- If your cat doesn't like bathing, and this activity puts you or your cat at risk, ask your pet nurse or veterinarian for help.
