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Kitten rolled in fox poo

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MilesHuntsWig · 15/09/2016 17:50

Omg the stench... I've bathed him once but he still smells of it. Any tips to get rid of the smell?!?!

Also, does anyone else have experience of similar? I didn't think cats were into that sort of thing...

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PikachuSayBoo · 15/09/2016 17:53

Ketchup is meant to work well?

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 15/09/2016 17:59

Yes, tomato juice, this is what they use in America, if a skunk strikes !

SecretNutellaFix · 15/09/2016 18:09

Ketchup is recommended for dogs who roll in it. Should work for a cat too.

MilesHuntsWig · 15/09/2016 19:27

Eh? Oh ok... So I just slather him in ketchup and wash it off? Thanks for the tip.

Wish me luck, what could possibly go wrong...?!

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SecretNutellaFix · 15/09/2016 20:57

Are you still alive?

allsfairinlove · 15/09/2016 21:07

Not wanting to derail op, I hope Tom ketchup works! but can anyone enlighten me as to why dogs and cats roll around in fox poo?

WeirdAndPissedOff · 15/09/2016 23:01

Hi op - I hope the ketchup works, and kitten doesn't make too much fuss! Failing that you can buy dog shampoo designed to gt the smell of fox poo out - it might be worth looking to see if that is suitable for kittens if the ketchup doesn't work?

LizzieMacQueen · 15/09/2016 23:03

allisfair I heard it was to disguise their own scent so that the fox doesn't come hunting for them.

MrSlant · 15/09/2016 23:07

You need some of this, it's aimed at dogs but I imagine it removes the vile stink from any kind of animal coat. I am a bit tickled that your little kitten had a lovely roll in it though, probably thinks it smells like the best kitten in the whole wide world in it's head right now Grin. Be thankful you've never had to remove your whippet puppy from inside the rotting carcass of a seal.

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allsfairinlove · 15/09/2016 23:09

lizzie thanks -- oh wow... I didn't realise foxes were so feared.

WeirdAndPissedOff · 15/09/2016 23:51

That's interesting to know, Lizzie!
Apparently mine didn't get the message that foxes are meant to be scary - we caught her chasing a cub earlier this year and had to grab her before Mum fox spotted her!

MilesHuntsWig · 16/09/2016 06:45

I'm still alive, but largely because I'm a coward!! I've waited until DH got back from his work trip to help me! So this is now today's challenge... Have taught DD the smelly cat song from friends so it's not all bad.

Thanks loads for recommendations everyone. Loving the subtle packaging of that animology shampoo!

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MilesHuntsWig · 16/09/2016 06:46

And MrSlant that is just awful, how on earth did you deal with it?!?!

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MrSlant · 16/09/2016 17:17

Well the one thing about finding dead seals is they tend to be right by the sea Grin. That went down well.

Took about a fortnight for the smell to go totally though. My poor car.

LOVE the smelly cat song.

MilesHuntsWig · 17/09/2016 18:49

Ok tried the animology shampoo in the end and can confirm the little blighter is less stinky. Thanks everyone!

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MotherFuckingChainsaw · 17/09/2016 19:14

I'm guessing dead seal smells a lot like dead dolphin?

I can't forget that smell.

MrSlant · 17/09/2016 22:20

Yeah, well rotted sea creature, actually makes fox poo seem like a valid option Grin.

MilesHuntsWig · 18/09/2016 09:28

Wow.... First time ever I've been pleased we live inland!

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MilesHuntsWig · 18/09/2016 09:28

Wow.... First time ever I've been pleased we live inland!

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Soubriquet · 18/09/2016 11:17

I had a dog who rolled in a dead rotting fish

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