posted 01-20-2004 07:29 PM         

Cheap solutions:
1)Use a nylon stocking (yes, women's stockings) to remove static from your cats. Just brush/pet them with the stocking.
2) If the static is really bad cut the feets off of the nylon stocking, and use them as anti-static gloves to pet your cats, while helping to remove the excess static on their fur.I know it sounds funny, but it does work.

3) Use unscented clothes wipes used in the drier (like unscented Bounce) and wipe the cats down with it to remove static. Same as above, but different product.

3)Pay attention to how you walk. Don't drag your feet on the carpet which will produce more static. If possible don't wear socks/shoes. They help generate more static.

4) Use unscented clothes wipes in your drier for your clothes. That way when you put on your clothes you don't have static waiting to charge/shock your cat.
5) Only use metal or teflon combs to brush your pet. After you brush them, use the nylon stocking or drier sheets (unscented) to get rid of the static build-up on their fur.

More expensive:
1)a special collar cats wear to remove static from their skin and fur. Here is the site: http://www.jmintelligence.co.jp/newProductWatch/2002_01_19.html
It only costs $7.46 dollars (800 yens), but you have to pay for shipping and I'm not sure how much this will cost. Probably under $10.