Toddler Finds Chalk Paint, Hysterics at What Happens to Family Cat   

After getting into a chalk paint roller, a toddler decided to paint the entire house blue, including their ginger cat—and pictures of the accident have left internet users in stitches. 

The viral images shared on Reddit in November, under the username u/Jozee_hog, show the unimpressed ginger cat sitting near his food bowl, with his face and front paws entirely painted blue, looking more like an Avatar than a housecat. 

“EMERGENCY PLEASE HELP,” the poster wrote in the post, concerned about any possible effects of the chalk paint on the feline. 

“I don’t where else I can post this if you do please let me know. This morning before I woke up my toddler got into chalk paint and got it all over my walls carpets and floors and CAT it’s all been cleaned except my cat I’ve tried dry brushing, a bath, and damp brushing but he still looks like this.  

“I don’t know what else I can try ChatGPT is suggesting coconut or olive oil as a last resort does anyone have any suggestions before I try this?” 

When a user on JustAnswer veterinary platform asked a similar situation with their cat, Dr. Bruce, a veterinarian with over 15 years of experience, explained that this scenario is unlikely to pose any danger.  

In his answer, he explained that the amount of chalk on the cat’s fur should not be problematic if they groom it off, although it could lead to complications such as gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea if the kitty were to consume a significant amount of the actual chalk pastel.  

In this case, he suggested bathing the kitty to remove as much as possible, and keeping an eye out for vomiting, as it could suggest an upset stomach.  

“If she has a more sensitive stomach, this might occur, and your vet can provide medication to help settle it. I wouldn’t be too concerned if it happens,” he said.