help? cats and turps

[diykat]

hi

my cat managed to knock over a pot of turps and got her back leg covered in it. I've tried to rinse it with water, which she hated - now doesnt look very comfortable at all. She keeps tryin to lick where is was - does anyone know what i should do? will she be ok?

thanx

 

[Static]

Use soap and water.

 

[TheHerbster]

Get one of those collars from the vets to stop her licking herself.

 

[JohnD]

I suspect if she licks it she will be made ill - it is a mineral oil so poisonous. On the bottle it should say something about that.

It is somewhat irritant to the skin and I suppose the fur will keep it there, with luck it will evaporate in time but perhaps her skin is inflamed. A cat's skin will be thinner and less tough than a painter's hands.

If it was my cat I think I would ring the vet for advice.

 

[Moz]

diykat
consult a Vet an get your puss looked at ,

 

[RigidRaider]

It will have evaporated by now.

Or the cat will have died.

 

[Moz]

RigidRaid
cheers for that ... hmm

 

[Biggles..]

Try burning off the excess turps. i've seen chefs do it with alcohol.

 

[Tozzy]

Try burning off the excess turps.

Well, I suppose that is one way of skinning a cat . Seems like a good idea to me .