This way your cat can not lick the area. Otherwise it will cause their mouth to foam and cause your Bengal to drink heavily. Don't apply it to queens in the last stage of pregnancy. It can cause her to go into labor prematurely. Onset of signs is usually relatively quick but signs can progress more slowly if the animal is slowly being exposed to the poison, i.e., repeated ingestion of lead based paint.
Zinc poisoning occurs most frequently when cats ingest zinc in the form of pennies.
The metal interacts with components of the animal's red blood cells and can cause, weakness, trembling, loss of appetite. Although not seen frequently, it is interesting to note how such a mundane object can be toxic when ingested. The solution will take some true appreciation for animals. List the items above and inspect your property. If your cat is the type to lick just about anything, then its time to replace the potential hazards.