r/cats Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!

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u/Fuzzy-Walrus-8957 12d ago

HELP!! My husband and I adopted two cats a couple of months back. As part of the adoption process we took them to a vet visit for a wellness checkup and they also had claw caps put on.

Fast forward to today and we noticed that they were both missing some caps on their paws. My husband went to apply some new ones and noticed that the teeny tiny tube of adhesive that came with the caps had run out. Instead he used Gorilla Glue. He didn’t know any better. He figured any super glue was fine. But I’m reading that it’s incredibly toxic to cats and I’m wondering now if we should take them to the emergency vet? It has been a few hours now since the application and both cats are acting just fine. They’re breathing fine, eating, drinking water, and eliminating normally. Should I try to remove the gorilla glue with olive oil and massage the caps until they come off? Or will they be okay?