Cats and glue do not mix.

[poltr1]

I have a Coleman lantern. It came with a plastic carrying case. I've never used the lantern; it was one of those things I've had on the wish list for a while. Some time ago, the plastic latch broke on it. Last night, I was mentioning this to athenawindsong, and she suggested I try to glue it back together.

So I did that tonight, while there was another thunderstorm this evening. The latch is essentially a loop of plastic that snaps onto the case in two places. I had some Gorilla Glue, which I wanted to use instead of superglue because superglue does a lousy job on plastics. The problem is, it hardened. I ended up using a bamboo skewer to get to the glue. So I was able to get some glue out of the bottle and onto the latch.

While I'm doing this, Merlin came by to check on what I was doing. He got too close, and the skewer stuck to his chest. I managed to pull the skewer off of him. So now he has some glue on his fur. I tried to get it off with a washcloth and water, but I don't think much of it came off.

I'm worried that he's going to try to lick it off. I don't have any paint thinner, which would act as a solvent. And if I did, I wouldn't use it on him. I'll just have to wait until tomorrow for it to dry before I brush or comb it out.

Meanwhile, I think the glue has set on the latch, but I'll give it a full 24 hours before I try to use it on the case. If that fails, I'll have to see if I can get a replacement latch from the manufacturer.

Comments

[dagonell.livejournal.com]

Never use chemicals on a cat. To remove paint or glue from a cat, use scissors and an electric razor.
-- Dagonell, owned by three cats.

[athenawindsong.livejournal.com]

I have nothing constructive to add. But putting scotch tape on a cat's paw is hilarious. ;oP

[poltr1]

I like to apply petroleum jelly to the tops of my cats' paws and on their noses. It's supposed to help with hairballs. I'm entertained by them trying to lick it off.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

1 cat + glue = mess
2 cats + glue = siamese cat?

[poltr1]

Depends on how and where I apply the glue. :)

[kliklikitty.livejournal.com]

I was making holiday decorations several years ago and learned the hystarically funny way that 3 cats glue and glitter make not only a huge mess they also manage to get glitter everywhere that no amount of baths (9, three each) and vacuumeing will fully clean up before a three month time span has expired.

Shinny Coats took on a whole new meaning for all three kitties for a long time.