oily cat/repeated shocking
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oily cat/repeated shocking
my cat feels extremely oily and repeatedly shocks me with no friction involved. does anyone know why this is happening?
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Re: oily cat/repeated shocking
If you mean like an electric shock, stress can cause that.
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Re: oily cat/repeated shocking
It does sound like they are picking up static from somewhere, carpets, clothing, bedding can all create it, particularly if it is made from synthetic fabrics, nylon being almost legendary for it.
However the oily coat doesn't sound quite normal for most cats, so it wouldn't hurt to get them booked into the vets for a quick check up. You can also get pet wipes which might help remove some of the oiliness from them. There are a number available on Amazon, I would just suggest you make sure you get ones that are recommended for cats not just dogs, and are fragrance free, hypoallergenic can also be worth while to ensure your cat has no reaction should they decide to have a wash straight afterwards.
However the oily coat doesn't sound quite normal for most cats, so it wouldn't hurt to get them booked into the vets for a quick check up. You can also get pet wipes which might help remove some of the oiliness from them. There are a number available on Amazon, I would just suggest you make sure you get ones that are recommended for cats not just dogs, and are fragrance free, hypoallergenic can also be worth while to ensure your cat has no reaction should they decide to have a wash straight afterwards.
Re: oily cat/repeated shocking
My puss Lily had an oily coat which we put down to hyperthyroidism resulting in the natural oil glands i her skin working overtime. It did improve once her hyperT was under control. Hyperthyroidism is unusual in cats under 10 years old, so if your cat is this age or above, I would get her checked out by the vet.
Can’t help re the shocking, I've had it with some of my cats in the past, which they found very annoying if it zapped their ears! We seemed to get it most if I’d just got out of the car - I think it must have originated off me, not the cat, as they would have come down the garden to greet me - no sources of static there.
Can’t help re the shocking, I've had it with some of my cats in the past, which they found very annoying if it zapped their ears! We seemed to get it most if I’d just got out of the car - I think it must have originated off me, not the cat, as they would have come down the garden to greet me - no sources of static there.