How to Get Glue From a Mouse Trap Off a Cat
Some mouse traps use a strong adhesive to catch mice and hold them in place. A problem arises when you catch your cat in the mouse trap. Most cats can pull themselves away, but they usually end up with the sticky glue in their fur. Here's how to clean it
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Put your cat in a tub or sink. Apply vegetable oil on the affected area. Rub it in and work it through your cat's fur.
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Allow the oil to dissolve the glue. It will take a few minutes. Hold on to your cat while waiting so that he doesn't run away and lick off the vegetable oil.
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Wash the affected area with mild soap and warm water. A soap or shampoo specially formulated for bathing cats is the best choice, or any mild soap or shampoo will work.
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Dry your cat with your towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Glue traps are not a humane way to trap mice. Shop online for humane mouse traps (see Resources below).
Most cats do not like to be bathed. Be careful of their claws to avoid being scratched while bathing them.
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Comments
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kelley99
Jan 18, 2011
This one for the cat was most useful. Worked like a charm! Thanks so much! -
genuinelil1
Oct 31, 2009
how to remove rat trap sticky paper FROM CELL PHONE? please help!!!! new phone and it fell in! =(
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lissalv
May 09, 2009
How do I remove the mouse trap sticky stuff from clothing without creating a stain?
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banana76
Aug 13, 2008
Skin-So-Soft from Avon works well too, just rinse paw after.
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banana76
Aug 13, 2008
Skin-So-Soft from Avon works well too, just rinse paw after.
