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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
Hello Dearest Group,
I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. =) I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. "Where is it!? Gimme that! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!" Now, I wonder what it is that is driving him nuts! It also scares me that he likes it *so* much, but is labeled as poisonous. Although, not labeled as being dangerous to pets. I keep it out of his reach, but I still feel kinda nervous. He'll lick an area for a long time where it has accidentally been shaken on -- even after it has been vacuumed. If what is in it actually is something that is OK to give to cats -- I want to buy some cuz he goes gonzo for the stuff. I like to make my kitties ~happy!~ The ingredients are as follows: Menthol, Acacia, Benzethonium Chloride, Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Talc Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. ~m. |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
On Nov 21, 3:18*pm, Meranda wrote:
Hello Dearest Group, I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. * =) * I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. *I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. *Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! *He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. "Where is it!? Gimme that! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!" Now, I wonder what it is that is driving him nuts! *It also scares me that he likes it *so* much, but is labeled as poisonous. Although, not labeled as being dangerous to pets. I keep it out of his reach, but I still feel kinda nervous. *He'll lick an area for a long time where it has accidentally been shaken on -- even after it has been vacuumed. If what is in it actually is something that is OK to give to cats -- I want to buy some cuz he goes gonzo for the stuff. *I like to make my kitties ~happy!~ The ingredients are as follows: Menthol, Acacia, Benzethonium Chloride, Eucalyptus oil, oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Talc Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. ~m. Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint. Mostly peppermint - a close analog to Cat Mint (catnip). You are absolutely correct in keeping it out of their paws. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
Meranda wrote:
Hello Dearest Group, I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. =) I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. "Where is it!? Gimme that! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!" Now, I wonder what it is that is driving him nuts! It also scares me that he likes it *so* much, but is labeled as poisonous. Although, not labeled as being dangerous to pets. I keep it out of his reach, but I still feel kinda nervous. He'll lick an area for a long time where it has accidentally been shaken on -- even after it has been vacuumed. If what is in it actually is something that is OK to give to cats -- I want to buy some cuz he goes gonzo for the stuff. I like to make my kitties ~happy!~ The ingredients are as follows: Menthol, Acacia, Benzethonium Chloride, Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Talc Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. ~m. You really oughta ask your cat which of those ingredients is so appealing ... but since you asked here, I'll guess that it's likely either the menthol or peppermint that appeals to the feline nose. Sodium bicarbonate is baking soda. And talc is magnesium sulfate, aka talcum powder. The stuff used in cosmetics and smeared on babies. You will be surprised what Wikipedia has to say about talc: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
"Meranda" wrote in message ... Hello Dearest Group, I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. =) I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. Does it smell minty? Cats love that smell. |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
"Meranda" wrote in message ... Hello Dearest Group, Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder labeled as poisonous. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. What part of "labeled as poisonous" do you NOT understand? Just because it doesn't specifically say "poisonous to pets", doesn't mean it's okay to give it to your cat... unless you WANT to kill him... Common sense tell me, if it's poisonous to ME, it's poisonous to my cat too! |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
Suddenly, without warning, Meranda exclaimed (11/21/2008 3:18 PM):
Hello Dearest Group, I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. =) I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. "Where is it!? Gimme that! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!" Now, I wonder what it is that is driving him nuts! It also scares me that he likes it *so* much, but is labeled as poisonous. Although, not labeled as being dangerous to pets. I keep it out of his reach, but I still feel kinda nervous. He'll lick an area for a long time where it has accidentally been shaken on -- even after it has been vacuumed. If what is in it actually is something that is OK to give to cats -- I want to buy some cuz he goes gonzo for the stuff. I like to make my kitties ~happy!~ The ingredients are as follows: Menthol, Acacia, Benzethonium Chloride, Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Talc Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. ~m. I know everyone else is saying it's the mint - I'd like to be the dissenting voice. My cat goes nuts for my lavender baby powder. If some spilled on the floor, she'll roll in it. If she finds a patch on me, she'll want to lick it. I know she loves the smell of lavender, since I've caught her sniffing the air near my plug-in scent thingies. I think maybe she likes the taste of talc, not sure. jmc |
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jmc wrote:
Suddenly, without warning, Meranda exclaimed (11/21/2008 3:18 PM): Hello Dearest Group, I am typically lurker and enjoy the great wealth of information this group offers. =) I have a question (that I was not able to find an answer for) and also want to send out a warning to other beloved cat owners. I once used Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder for itchiness I was dealing with. I now sometimes use it to keep my feet smell-free when I wear a pair of boots that make my feet sweat. Every time I use it my kitty comes running and he sniff around like mad! He could even be on the on the other side of the house and he comes running. "Where is it!? Gimme that! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!" Now, I wonder what it is that is driving him nuts! It also scares me that he likes it *so* much, but is labeled as poisonous. Although, not labeled as being dangerous to pets. I keep it out of his reach, but I still feel kinda nervous. He'll lick an area for a long time where it has accidentally been shaken on -- even after it has been vacuumed. If what is in it actually is something that is OK to give to cats -- I want to buy some cuz he goes gonzo for the stuff. I like to make my kitties ~happy!~ The ingredients are as follows: Menthol, Acacia, Benzethonium Chloride, Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Talc Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. ~m. I know everyone else is saying it's the mint - I'd like to be the dissenting voice. My cat goes nuts for my lavender baby powder. If some spilled on the floor, she'll roll in it. If she finds a patch on me, she'll want to lick it. I know she loves the smell of lavender, since I've caught her sniffing the air near my plug-in scent thingies. I think maybe she likes the taste of talc, not sure. jmc Wikipedia's discussion on talc includes: "Several studies have established preliminary links between talc and pulmonary issues,[2] lung cancer,[3][4] skin cancer and ovarian cancer.[5] This is a major concern considering talc's widespread commercial and household use. In 1993, a US National Toxicology Program report found that cosmetic grade talc caused tumours in animals, even though it contained no asbestos-like fibres.[3] Scientists have been aware of the toxicity of talc since the late 1960s, and in 1971 researchers found particles of talc embedded in 75 percent of the ovarian tumors studied.[6] However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers non-asbestiform talc, that is talc which does not contain potentially carcinogenic asbestiform amphibole fibers, to be Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics. [7]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
Suddenly, without warning, Bryce exclaimed (11/22/2008 9:32 AM):
jmc wrote: I know she loves the smell of lavender, since I've caught her sniffing the air near my plug-in scent thingies. I think maybe she likes the taste of talc, not sure. jmc Wikipedia's discussion on talc includes: "Several studies have established preliminary links between talc and pulmonary issues,[2] lung cancer,[3][4] skin cancer and ovarian cancer.[5] This is a major concern considering talc's widespread commercial and household use. In 1993, a US National Toxicology Program report found that cosmetic grade talc caused tumours in animals, even though it contained no asbestos-like fibres.[3] Scientists have been aware of the toxicity of talc since the late 1960s, and in 1971 researchers found particles of talc embedded in 75 percent of the ovarian tumors studied.[6] However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers non-asbestiform talc, that is talc which does not contain potentially carcinogenic asbestiform amphibole fibers, to be Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics. [7]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc Yea, I read that. I didn't say I let her lick it, just that she enjoys the taste. My current cheapo stuff has mostly cornstarch in it, anyway |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
On Nov 22, 5:09*am, "Average Joe" wrote:
"Meranda" wrote in message ... Hello Dearest Group, Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder labeled as poisonous. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated. * * What part of "labeled as poisonous" do you NOT understand? * * Just because it doesn't specifically say "poisonous to pets", doesn't mean it's okay to give it to your cat... unless you WANT to kill him... * * Common sense tell me, if it's poisonous to ME, it's poisonous to my cat too! Um. Yeah. Very much understood. But items being poisonous to us and to pets as well is not always the case. Furthermore, I follow that as a rule anyways -- if something poisonous -- I assume it is for him as well. Items are usually labeled if it poisonous to pets. Also just wanted to know what it was he liked so I could give it to him. He does not even begin to respond to catnip like he does that stuff! |
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Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder
On Nov 22, 2:16*pm, jmc wrote:
Suddenly, without warning, Bryce exclaimed (11/22/2008 9:32 AM): jmc wrote: I know she loves the smell of lavender, since I've caught her sniffing the air near my plug-in scent thingies. *I think maybe she likes the taste of talc, not sure. jmc Wikipedia's discussion on talc includes: "Several studies have established preliminary links between talc and pulmonary issues,[2] lung cancer,[3][4] skin cancer and ovarian cancer.[5] This is a major concern considering talc's widespread commercial and household use. In 1993, a US National Toxicology Program report found that cosmetic grade talc caused tumours in animals, even though it contained no asbestos-like fibres.[3] Scientists have been aware of the toxicity of talc since the late 1960s, and in 1971 researchers found particles of talc embedded in 75 percent of the ovarian tumors studied.[6] However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers non-asbestiform talc, that is talc which does not contain potentially carcinogenic asbestiform amphibole fibers, to be Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics. [7]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc Yea, I read that. *I didn't say I let her lick it, just that she enjoys the taste. *My current cheapo stuff has mostly cornstarch in it, anyway And me likewise -- I do not let him lick it -- he just does. And I prevent him from doing so. ~m. |
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