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Toddler's Chalk Paint Rampage Leaves Ginger Cat Blue

Reddit advice points to washable, low-toxicity chalk paint with simple cleanup tips.

Overview

  • Parent woke to walls, floors, carpets and the cat marked after a toddler accessed a container of roller chalk paint.
  • Photos posted to Reddit show the ginger cat with its face and neck stained a vivid blue.
  • The product is driveway roller chalk that is normally mixed with water to make a paint designed to wash off easily.
  • The owner tried dry brushing, a bath and damp brushing, then sought more ideas after the color lingered.
  • Commenters said the chalk should not be toxic and suggested gentle shampoo, damp cloths or baby wipes, with a vet visit only if irritation or distress appears as the family took the incident in good humor.