Well you can try to steal some fabric softener from your wife. Mix it quite generously so the water gets a bit milky and use this to mop the floor and carpet. You can also soak the chair with this and wipe the work area. Let the solution dry and then pet the cat to see if it becomes better.
One of the biggest reason to use softener in the washing machine is not the nice smell it is actually to reduce static electricity when wearing the clothes.
I do not say ESD wrist band is a bad idea, I just say raid the house first :-).




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