Re: [CH] cat-shooters-paint pellets
Meconella@aol.com
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:20:09 EDT
In a message dated 6/3/01 8:45:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, writes:
<< I am intrigued by the mention on the CH list of using a blowgun with
non-toxic dayglow paint pellets to discourage and mark the offending
cats. I've got a son-in-law who is a paintball competition enthusiast,
I'll have to check with him about the possibilities...
>>
There is a problem with shooting cats with paint pellets or anything else
that is deposited on their fur. While these products may seem non-toxic to
the skin, they werent intended for ingestion. And alas, anything deposited
on a cats fur is licked off by the cat and ingested while they are grooming
themselves. Many indoor cats are made sick by people who use too many
household cleaning products on their floors or furniture, or gas and oil
spots in the garage that cats can walk on and then lick their paws clean.
To scare cats away, run towards them clapping your hands and yelling. Even
throw something in their direction, but not at them. That's what I do to my
neighbors' cats and they dont come around much anymore. Or if you have a
hose in your hand when you see one, spray them with water. Or keep a
powerful squirtgun with water handy. You dont need to hurt the animal to
scare it away.
Meconella