Can dried Rogaine on a pillowcase still harm my cat if they lick it?

Great question! As I'm sure you are aware, minoxidil is highly toxic to cats. From what I have found about the product, toxicity has occurred when cats have walked through the spilled product, licked it off their owners head, or when owners have applied it to the cat itself. As long as it is completely dried and has been rinsed off fully, Zelda should be fine. To be safe, do not allow her to lick your hair, and always apply the Minoxidil in a room that is not accessible to her. Clean up any spills promptly, and never put it on her. Good luck, I hope this helps and thank you for contacting Pet Coach!

In general I would keep cats away from all chemicals and not let them lick you or the chemical off you. It is a good idea to do as you are, washing your hands well and drying them after the use of rogaine, And it is also good of you to wait until it is dry and you can rinse it out. For the time you have the rogaine in your hair, just do not let the kitties get near your hair. Unfortunately, cats lack the specific enzyme necessary to break down Minoxidil making them more susceptible to toxicity than dogs. Minoxidil® exposure can result in lethargy, hypotension, pulmonary edema, damage to the heart muscle and death from cardiac failure. However, if you handle the use like you have been there should be no problem.

I think you are worrying too much. When gets lick a toxic substance they almost always start drooling and foaming at the mouth. If he didn't do that then he likely didn't get enough or any at all in his mouth. Just monitor him for now and if he starts acting sick then I would get him to your vet for an exam. Best wishes.

Once the Raid is dried and absorbed into the environment / objects, Chloe should not be in any significant danger of permethrin toxicity. In theory, if she were to find an area that didn't dry and lapped enough of it up, it could certain cause a toxic episode. If you are concerned about this, I would recommend bringing Chloe inside but perhaps secluding her to areas that are not sprayed. If this is possible, it's probably your safest bet.

If ingesting enough of it, it can. The best thing to do is place a small amount on the affected area and play with the kitten to distract him or feed him so he eats while it dries some. If it is a persist problem then you may need an e collar to place on his neck so he can't reach it or talk to your vet about a different treatment

I would be cautious using this around your cat. Since the shampoo isn't something that will remain on your hair since you rinse it out, the chance of exposure is low, but cats are particularly sensitive to peppermint oil. Even breathing the aroma of peppermint oil can cause shortness of breath and increased heart rate. Again, since you're rinsing it out and it's a very small amount in the shampoo, I feel the chance of there being a problem is small, but I would be careful, maybe changing the time your wash your hair to earlier in the day so the scent will have dissipated by bedtime. Rosemary can also be toxic to cats though I haven't been able to find any further information about how toxic it may be.

I am sorry to hear about your concern for your kitty! Ingesting a small amount of shampoo (provided it isnt' a medicated kind) would not be likely to cause any poisoning/toxicity in your kitty, but could cause some stomach upset. I would just recommend monitoring her appetite and energy level and watching for vomiting. If you notice changes in these then a visit to your vet is recommended.