How can I keep static from building up when I pet or brush my cat?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
10:46 am
She loves the attention, but then gets a nasty shock! What can I do to minimize this? I am not willing to use something toxic on her, but there must be something I can do!
Thanks for any info you can share…
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try using a dryer sheet to groom her with first. then take the dryer sheet and run it thru your brushes etc. this should minimize or even take the static out. hope this helps, good luck
Use a metal brush, not a plastic one. Keep one hand on the cat at all times (the jolts are more frequent, but much milder then), trying to get less dry air in the house might work as well.
Put a small amount of hand lotion or conditioner on her fur first. I used to do this with my persian.
The shock is the fun part! Touch her nose after, and then watch the fireworks.
Seriously, wear rubber soled shoes.
this happened to my dog and my rabbit when we move into our new home. i took a fabric softener sheet and put it on the end of a broom and wipe the entire carpet with it. carpet is a conductor for static. it worked for us. you may want to try wiping the brush with the fabric softener sheet. this should not be toxic, after all the pets sleep on our sheets and blankets that have been dried with the fabric softener. good luck to your shocked little kitty.
according to what you should do in case of pet’s static hair
do not stand on carpet with socks on because wool linen can
pick up a charge so the next time yourself brushes a cat be aware !
Bio-Groom makes an anti-stat spray that you can use. Spray a gentle mist onto kitties coat and then spray…you can also use Infusium spray or Dove spray for people…it is just a moisturizing spray and it cuts down on static big time. This is what I use when grooming my American Curls for a show
Increase the humidity in the house or apartment. The static usually forms due to low humidity, and is worse in the winter when it’s drier. The humidity helps stop this.
rub her with one of those fabric softener dryer sheets. that helps to eleminate static. it works on hair and clothes as well, always good to keep them handy. so i woud imagine that if you made a few wipes on her back with a fresh one, this should do the trick.
rub her gently with a sheet of Bounce before brushing or buy a can of that anti-static spray and spray some on the brush first. Always works for me
Humidity dissipates static, which is why the spark flies when you touch her nose.
Get a damp paper towel and periodically rub it on her fur while you brush her. It should keep the charge from building up.