I always loved candles, but I never knew what the wax could do to my cat until this morning. That’s when I was awoken by a loud meow and looked over to see she was standing right next to my candle holder with a worried look. She must have must’ve knocked it over, and now there is wax all over her tail.
She was nervous about what happened to her, but there are specific ways to handle this situation. Most people are confused about whether the wax will come out without damaging their cat’s coat. Read this blog to learn how to help your cat when she gets candle wax in her tail or fur.
How To Get Candle Wax Out Of A Cat’s Tail?
To get candle wax out of a cat’s tail, You can rub mineral oil on the tail or use a hot washcloth. You can also freeze the area with an ice pack.
If nothing seems to work, you can cut off the fur from that area. It would be similar to removing matted cat hair.
You should follow these specific steps when you notice your cat has candle wax on their tail.
How To Remove Wax From A Cat’s Tail?
When the wax gets hardened, it can be removed, but some can get stuck in the tail fur and might not come off quickly. If you pull that small bit of wax from their skin, it will result in little bald patches that will be painful for your kitty. A fine-tooth comb can help you quickly remove the fur’s wax.
Baby oil or mineral oil
Cat and dog fur is different from each other, but some of the strategies work well for both pets. Take some baby oil or mineral oil and put it in the bowl. Take some cotton, dip it in the bowl, and start rubbing it over the area where wax is stuck. Rub the whole area thoroughly, and after a minute or two you should see that the wax will slide off with it.
Another trick is to remove the hardened wax from your cat’s tail using an ice pack. This trick works well for removing wax from the carpet, and it can also work well on a cat’s tail. When you place the ice pack on the wax, it gets hard and brittle, and you can easily remove it with the help of your fingers. You might need to push down hard on the wax to break it up.
Warm washcloth
You can also use a warm washcloth to remove the wax. This is best if the wax hasn’t hardened yet.
Take a hot washcloth and leave it on the area of the tail where wax is attached but don’t leave it too long so that it doesn’t irritate your cat’s skin. Hopefully, the warm washcloth will cause the wax to soften up. Once the wax is soft, you should try to pick out the wax with your fingers. If that doesn’t work, you might need to use a comb to pick it out.
Can Fragrance Oil Be Used To Remove The Wax From A Cat’s Tail?
Sometimes wax does not come off the tail with regular oil, and people use fragrance oil to remove the wax. Fragrance oil is not safe for most cats, as it can cause irritation to their skin. If the fragrance oil stays on your cat’s skin for a long time, it can cause irritation. It can also be dangerous if your cat grooms herself and ingests some of the oil.
If all else fails, then the best thing you can do is to cut off the fur from that area of tail. While it won’t look great aesthetically, your cat will definitely be more comfortable.
If you have to cut off your cat’s hair, yo might be interested in my article on How long does cat hair take to grow back?
Measure The Damage
It is important to be aware of the risks associated with hot wax and pets. When handling the cat, the first thing you should do is make sure you cat is not being burned. Hot wax can certainly burn your cat’s skin, especially since most cats have sensitive skin and do not not tolerate too much heat well.
The cat might be in pain. Determine what kind of wax she got into. It could make a difference! There are different types of wax that melt at different temperatures. For example, beeswax candles may present a burn risk to your cat. The wax can get hot enough that it could cause burns.
You should know that paraffin wax doesn’t burn as hot. This material is most commonly available in tea lights and taper candles and does not cause much damage to your kitty. The candles in the scented wax mixes and glass jars are among the safest types of melting waxes.
To help avoid this from happening in the future, I suggest that you put candles in places that your cat doesn’t frequent. I now put my candles higher up so that my cat can’t access them. Not only will this help protect your cat, but it will also keep your house safe since it decreases the chance that your cat will knock it over.
I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out.
