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Is glue with polyvinyl acetate or methylparaben toxic for my cat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Earlier i asked if fun gloo (glue/adhesive) was toixc to cats. Because me and mom had made a mess with our eggdye sugar when we where trying to get it on the eggs before the glue dried so i was worried about my cat finding pieces of the glued sugar crystals even after sweeping. My question wasn't answered but I was asked to find the ingredients well heres what I found. Polyvinyl acetate methylparaben (preservative). Are any of these toixc to cats? If so what should I look/when will they show?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2017

This glue may be toxic to cats. Unfortunately, there is no specific information on this available. I suggest you vacuum the area thoroughly and wash your cat's paws, if there is a chance she stepped into some of the sugar with the glue. I still suggest you call the 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center
855-764-7661
$59 USD per incident fee applies
as they would deal with cases like this frequently.
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  • Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 15th, 2017

    I would like to answer your question, however, just like you I cannot find any information on the "fun gloo adhesive" and without knowing what is in the glue I cannot tell you if it is detrimental to your cat. If you could look at the glue container for ingredients, and give us the ingredient list, I can try to help.
    An alternative would be to call :
    24/7 Animal Poison Control Center
    855-764-7661
    $59 USD per incident fee applies

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    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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