Kitty wants to eat Icy Hot
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by Lorelei » February 12th, 2008, 4:38 am
Yikes! I think it might be the menthol which I believe is in the product, I have had cats be very attracted to menthol sweets or products, so it could be that - but well done in keeping him from licking it as it could be harmful to him. I hope you feel better soon and I am so sorry about what happened to you  Have you seen the doc with your sore neck?
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It probably is the menthol, or maybe eucalyptus? I''m not sure what the ingredients are.
I had a cat obsessed with Trader Joe''s UNSCENTED moisturizing cream. He could smell it from downstairs and he always tried to lick it off me. I used to put a little on his paw to distract him from my skin! It has a bunch of natural oils and herbs in it and he loved it. I think it may have also helped with his hairballs. Maybe not the healthiest thing out there, but it didn''t make him sick. |
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Catnip is in the mint family, which is also the source for menthol. While many cats are repelled by menthol, some LOOOOOVE it, so I agree that it is probably the attraction for your kitty. Unfortunately, menthol also gives muscle rubs that tingly feeling, so I'm not sure what an alternative would be.
ETA: Menthol itself is not toxic in normal dosages, BUT another ingredient, methyl salicylate IS toxic to cats, so avoid it as well. |
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I''ve found that my cat just doesn''t like it when I have anything one me. It''s a cleaning instinct. Try putting some antibiotic ointment on and if she tries to lick that off then that''s probably what it is (mine tries to lick any sort of cream or lotion or salve off of me as she thinks I am dirty... she also likes to eat tape and then throw up all over the floor
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In case you haven't heard, there's a icy hot recall. Not sure if it's one you use, but wouldn't want the kitty getting sick. http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chattem02_08.html |
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Oh, no! I don''t know about icyhot, but my kitty does this with my medicated lotions  Crazy cat! I have to hide my legs under the covers so he won''t come after me!
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