After I take Penelope for a walk in a new area,so I wipe her feet off?if so what kinds of wipe?I usually just walk her(on a body leash/harness only in our back yard.I would like to expand our exercise area but I want to keep her safe.
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It depends on where you're walking and what your concerns are, I think. If you're concerned about fertilizer and weed killer used on grassy areas, then yes.
A dip of each foot into warmish clean water with a walk across a fluffy towel might be enough.
There are lots of wipes on the market but finding a truly safe one with as few chemicals, no fragrance, or other additives is challenging. I saw one a couple days ago where the ingredients were water and grapefruit juice. This sounds good, yet I don't know without checking the aspca if grapefruit is safe to be used on cats.
It depends on where you're walking and what your concerns are, I think. If you're concerned about fertilizer and weed killer used on grassy areas, then yes.
A dip of each foot into warmish clean water with a walk across a fluffy towel might be enough.
There are lots of wipes on the market but finding a truly safe one with as few chemicals, no fragrance, or other additives is challenging. I saw one a couple days ago where the ingredients were water and grapefruit juice. This sounds good, yet I don't know without checking the aspca if grapefruit is safe to be used on cats.
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Thank you
Hi. In addition to
Furballsmom
's suggestions, you could try using GNC's unscented, hypoallergenic wipes which I found at PetSmart. I was using them on Feeby's booty (since she wasn't cleaning herself) - so, if they are safe for her behind, they ought to be safe for your Penelope. But, tbh, some water and a mild soap (perhaps, Dove Sensitive Skin) with a couple of paper towels ought to do the trick.
Furballsmom
's suggestions, you could try using GNC's unscented, hypoallergenic wipes which I found at PetSmart. I was using them on Feeby's booty (since she wasn't cleaning herself) - so, if they are safe for her behind, they ought to be safe for your Penelope. But, tbh, some water and a mild soap (perhaps, Dove Sensitive Skin) with a couple of paper towels ought to do the trick.
... or dawn original dish soap, that rescuers use to clean petroleum deposits off of animals when there's been an oil spill 
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If I have to wipe dogs feet off, I just use an old damp towel but I'm lazy 
If the concerns is something that could potentially harm her I would consider using a soap and hot water, but if you're walking in non-treated grass or on pavement, I think just a damp towel would work.
If you find wipes you like, just make sure they're cat-safe and don't contain something that could hurt her if she licks her feet.
If the concerns is something that could potentially harm her I would consider using a soap and hot water, but if you're walking in non-treated grass or on pavement, I think just a damp towel would work.
If you find wipes you like, just make sure they're cat-safe and don't contain something that could hurt her if she licks her feet.
