Long Fur and Static Electricity

[Catlady711]

Pooky gets alot of static also. I picked up some spray at a cat show that seems to work really well on him. It's supposed to be all natural with no alcohol, although it doesn't truely state it's exact ingredients. I have used it for several years on Pooky & occasionally Jack without any problems. I don't know if you can find it at a pet store or not but it's called...

Anti-stat, conditioner & detangler by House of An-Ju

The bottle I'm using is a 4oz that simply says it came from the House of An-Ju however there apparently is an 8oz bottle available from a location in Cleveland, OH according to the lable. However I did find a link online that has House of An-Ju products including the anti-static spray.

http://www.domainehaisha.com/products/textes/anju.htm

[slick]

Max has long hair and so do I. We both get static at this time of year but I/we just put up with it. I'll have to try misting him, although the spray bottle means something else.

[cassiesmom]

I never thought of using powder. Cassie gets "staticky" in winter and I've suspected it's from lack of humidity in the building.

[sprokett]

My aunties cat has long fur and it sometimes get static what kind of brush do you brush him with???

[Medusa]

Believe it or not, lightly smooth an unscented Bounce sheet over him, just as though you're petting him. It doesn't penetrate the skin, so it won't hurt him and it helps to keep the static down.

Blessings,
Mary

[QueenScoopalot]

The best way to reduce static in the house during Winter time is by adding moisture to the air. Either a vaporizer, or by simmering a big pot of water on the stove. Both work like a charm. Fabric softener sheets are filled with chemicals, and I'd be reluctant to subject a kitty to them. Makes them smell pretty, but not a good idea.

[Medusa]

Yes, I wouldn't use fabric softeners either but an unscented Bounce sheet is ok. I never tried simmering water, just water and the cats would get into it. I do have a small fountain in the foyer and that seems to help but Pidge is the cat w/the longest hair and she HATES being brushed, so the Bounce keeps her from looking like Cosmic Cat.

Blessings,
Mary

[Catty1]

Medusa did suggest an unscented Bounce sheet - and that it didn't hurt the cats as it didn't touch the skin.

They might lick it, though - and I had the same concern about powder...

Then I thought - CORN STARCH!

Cole will smell like a snack!