How to Get Cigarette Smell Out of Cat Without Bath?

Q Reader’s Question

“I would like to know if you have any solutions for getting the cigarette smell off a cat, without putting them in the bath.  Is there a dry bath that you could use instead.  Like maybe cornstarch with a essential oil or something like this?  Please let me know I really need a solution fast.  Thank you for your help on this subject.”

A Smell Removal Answers

Cigarette smell within a kitten’s fur is undoubtedly an unusual condition. Regardless of how strange this may sound, the following solutions can help to deodorize a feline and ensure that it no longer smells of cigarettes.

1 Cat Bath Wipes

Bath wipes can be used to clean and deodorize a cat when bathing it within soapy water is out of the question. As an additional benefit, cats often prefer bath wipes because they feel as though they are receiving a massage during its application.

2 Deodorizing Cat Spray

In addition to bath wipes, deodorizing cat product sprays can be helpful in neutralizing cigarette odors within a cat’s fur. These types of cleaning solutions are advantagious because they can deliver a deodorizing effect after only a few brief sprays. However, cats will almost always be adverse to direct sprays, so it may be a good idea to team up with a second person to hold the cat in place while you perform this function.

3 Waterless Cat Shampoo

This product solution comes out as foam and can be worked within the cat’s fur with your hands. Initially, most cats will not feel the moisture and will not be adverse to the shampoo’s application. For best results, first spray the deodorizing foam within your hands rather than applying the foam directly on the cat. This will help to minimize any shock within the cat during the cleaning process.

4 Baking Soda + Wet Rag

As a final solution, small quantities of baking soda can be used to absorb cigarette odors within your cat’s fur. Mix a solution of one part baking soda with eight parts water within a small bowl. Proceed to dip a cloth within this mixture and lightly apply it to your cat. It is important not to apply too much of this formula, as large amounts of baking soda can result in adverse health problems if indigested by your cat. As a rule of thumb, keep this solution as light as possible while applying it within your cat’s fur.

Photo Credit: Karen Blaha (without cigarette)

 
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