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21-06-2006, 05:55 PM   #1

Nettle stings...


Casper has a couple of nettle stings in one of his ears, whats the best thing to put on them?



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21-06-2006, 05:57 PM   #2

Re: Nettle stings...


gosh i have no idea for cats. hope somebody can help you out



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21-06-2006, 06:24 PM   #3

Re: Nettle stings...


Do cats react positively to doc leaves like we do? That's the only thing I know that relieves nettle stings!



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21-06-2006, 06:56 PM   #4

Re: Nettle stings...


All I know are doc leaves and vinegar - but not sure if you can use them on cats!!!



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21-06-2006, 07:37 PM   #5

Re: Nettle stings...


i ahve one of those little pen things to stop all sorts of bites and stings, STINKS to high heaven but works, agian though not sure on cats



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21-06-2006, 07:40 PM   #6

Re: Nettle stings...


Mmm - get him to spit on a dock leaf!
Seriously, I think I'd leave it unless he's very distressed, in which case a tiny smear of an antihistamine - anthisan, phenergan etc



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