![]() ![]() There’s some thinking that the temperature of the plastic may be a factor, too, but in my experience, plastic pretty quickly picks up the ambient temperature of the room it’s in. Some experts think that the smooth texture of plastic feels good on a cat’s tongue. Gelatin is also used in photo emulsion, so that may explain the bizarre allure of those old Kodak moments. Either of these things could be tempting to a curious carnivore. I’ve seen some sources that say lanolin (the oil that makes sheep coats feel greasy) is also used in the production of plastic. Plastics are treated with stearates, which are derived from tallow. ![]() Some cats seem to find the smell and taste of corn starch attractive. More and more plastic shopping bags are being made of biodegradable materials that contain corn starch. Crinkly funĪ shopping bag makes all kinds of cool noises, which in some way mimic the sounds of little rodents scurrying around in the grass and leaves. Cats’ sense of smell is even stronger than dogs’, and since we put everything from meat to fish to sandwiches in plastic, it makes sense that even the faintest whiff of a tempting treat could lead to licking and perhaps even swallowing plastic. Soft plastics are porous and they trap the odor of whatever was contained within them. ![]()
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