On 7/3/2013 8:23 PM, gregz wrote:
> 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
>

From the Deet? That's not a good sign at all.