To: Deana Beek You may have an answer already, I'm just catching up on my FML from last week - sorry if I duplicate any info. Your new carpet is LOADED with VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds). In other words - toxic petroleum products which are released into the air, and through contact. Your fuzzies are RIGHT close to it, (kind of like polishing/waxing a hardwood floor and then having your fuzzy walk on it, lick their feet and get sick). For health reasons, yours *and* your critters - I would advise you to have a professional clean your carpet ASAP. You could rent a Rug Doctor, but with a new carpet, it's best to have the pros do it and renew the 3M Scotch Guard right away (it's worth the $$, REALLY!). +++ [log in to unmask] The Terrible Two and the Kitty Krew [Posted in FML issue 1385]