So I recently brought a new area rug and its nice and all but for some reason, when I glide my hand through it a few times, I can feel a a slightly sticky residue on my fingers. The stickiness goes away after a few minutes, which is probably because whatever it is has dried. The rug pile is polyester microfiber while the backing is polypropylene mesh. My question is:is this normal? Whats causing this stickiness? Should I return it?

Also, is this rug dangerous to my cat? I'm scared that the residue is poisoness and if my cat grooms herself after walking on it it could be fatal. I havent let her near it yet.

To anyone who knows, please help. I'm pissed and stressed because im trying to research it and I can't find answers. Thank you.