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Sent to Pet Experts January 15, 2005 4:31 p.m.

my cat has some kind of thick black foul smelling oil type yuck on his paws, he is trying to rid it and i tried to get him in dawn and warm h2o but i look like i went thru a shredder, should i take him to a vet? i don’t want him to get sick. any hints on geting him into h2o?

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January 15, 2005 5:05 p.m. (34 minutes and 33 seconds later)

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Hello,

If the cat is showing signs of ripped paws and displaying pain, I would definitly reccommend him getting to the vet as soon as possible. The proper assessment needs to be done to be sure what might have happened, and to prevent further complications.

Treament plan will based on exam results, and medical care may be pertinent!

Hope this helps, my prayers are with kitty...

Edited by cherummy on January 15 2005 at 5:06pm

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Sent January 15, 2005 5:14 p.m. (8 minutes and 48 seconds later)

there are no problems with the pads except this thick black foul smelling oily tarry substaince. he can't stand this stuff on his paws and i need a way to get it off, i have tried to get him to stand in soapy h2o but he just freaks. to compare it's like you would take your hands and plunge them in honey and oily dirt then let it dry for several days. now try to get it off! any suggestions????

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January 15, 2005 5:26 p.m. (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)

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For: Gummy, tarlike or other sticky substances on kittys paws,you can usually remove it by rubbing or soaking a little mineral oil into the affected area, and then use a clean cloth to dab at the gunk build-up.

Try this and let it sit awhile, if he's frisky, by holding cat in your lap and dipping paws into a bowl maybe?

Still searching for more. I will let you know what I find.

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Sent January 15, 2005 5:39 p.m. (12 minutes and 59 seconds later)

thanks for any help, any tricks on getting him in a bath of warm soapy water? even if hel would just stand in it for 5 mins.

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Sent January 15, 2005 6:06 p.m. (17 minutes and 48 seconds later)

thanks to all your hints. i did try to use a little bowl of water and soak each paw and it helped a little but i think now we are going to have to take him to a groomer. again thanks for all your help. cathy

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January 15, 2005 6:10 p.m. (48 seconds later)

Your welcome! Take care & good luck with everything...

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January 15, 2005 6:16 p.m. (5 minutes and 36 seconds later)

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