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Gum On Fur
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Just like getting gum caught in your hair your pet can get gum stuck in their fur. It is simple to remove and non life threatening.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Take an ice cube and apply it to the gum to harden it on the fur
2   Take some electric clippers and trim away the mat
3   You can use blunt scissors to trim the mat as well but make sure to comb the fur to make sure you don't cut the skin
4   You may also use nail polish remover on a cotton ball to remove the gum
Warnings
Make sure to wash your cat afterwards thoroughly especially if you used nail polish remover to wash away any acetone
Tips
Most sticky candy will come out with just plain water

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