casa bona > wrote:
> On 7/3/2013 7:54 PM, gregz wrote:
>> casa bona > wrote:
>>> On 7/3/2013 7:34 PM, Vegan Earthworm Holocaust wrote:
>>>> On Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:18:33 PM UTC-5, gregz wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Got to add catnip, or just use catnip.
>>>>>
>>>> Catnip is a good choice, but as far as I know, there are no commercially
>>>> produced catnip products. We're wondering whether to make a catnip/isopropyl
>>>> extract, because we have a cat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> --Bryan
>>>>
>>> That would be a huge risk should the poor thing ever find a way to
>>> consume some. The toxicity would be swift.
>>
>> Use ethanol.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>
> I'm not liking that notion either.
>
> Maybe just boiled into distilled water?
>
> http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/...anol_toxicosis
>
> Ethanol Toxicosis in Cats
>
> Exposure to ethanol, either orally or through the skin, is a common
> source of toxicity in household pets. Depression of the central nervous
> system is typical of ethanol poisoning -- expressed as drowsiness, lack
> of coordination or loss of consciousness. Other effects may include
> damage to body cells, and symptoms such as incontinence, slowed heart
> rate, and even heart attack.
>
> Ethanol poisoning in cats can occur as a result of exposure to dyes,
> inks, disinfectants, mouthwashes, paints, perfumes, pharmaceuticals,
> gasoline, and certain beverages.

One of my cats hated the smell of alcohol, used in those pesticide
dispensers on neck. They don't seem to like the smell of beer.

I often get drowsiness, lack of coordination, and loss of consciousness.

Greg