Expert: Tomay - 12/17/2004

Question
Hi,
I have an 7 month old short haired cat that has been tangled up in a 'fly catcher' sticky paper strip. I guess he thought it looked like fun the way it was swinging in the breeze!
I have managed to peel it off of him, but the 'goo' is still very stuck to him.  How can I get it off? He is trying to lick himself, but with no luck.  He is also getting litter stuck all over him!
Please help!!

Answer
Oh, my!  Well, hopefully he had a good time getting so sticky!  There are a couple things you can try.  First is baby oil.  I know that this will remove tar and other substances, perhaps fly paper ,too.  If not, then I would suggest a product like 'Goop', just be sure and rinse well.
Hope this will be helpful, and this curious cat will stay out of such sticky situation!
Thanx for your inquiry,
Tomay