My cat caught a mouse. Can I use Dettol or baby shampoo to wash it?

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I was wondering if I could wash my cat with diluted antiseptic disinfectant and add just a little bit to (half a cap) to wash his paws as he caught a dead mouse and brought it home and started playing with it with his paws. Could I use dettol original anti bacterial soap or just use baby shampoo to wash him- For UK. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 1 year and 7 months old

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

You would probably be better off using a baby shampoo because some animals are sensitive to chloroxynol, the active ingredient in Dettol. Just wash the paws thoroughly in warm water and shampoo and be sure to rinse well.

My cat caught a mouse. Can I use Dettol or baby shampoo to wash it?

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