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A Blue British Shorthair Wears a Fresh Coat of Paint, and Knows It

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Pale gray paint streaks across the fur of a blue-grey British Shorthair, who sits with a wide, innocent gaze. A tipped paint can lies on the wooden floor beside her, and a puddle of matching color spreads across the boards. Her golden eyes look up with a hint of worry, her paws are speckled, and a plant and a window sit in the background. It is hard to tell where the cat ends and the paint begins.

Paint on a cat is a serious situation. Cats groom themselves by licking, so any paint on their fur can be swallowed, and some paints and solvents are toxic. Do not use harsh cleaners or thinners on the skin or fur. Instead, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away for advice, and keep the cat from licking the area in the meantime. Prevention is best, so keep paint cans closed and well out of reach during projects. British Shorthairs are calm and sturdy cats, which can make them good company even during a messy day, but this one needs professional care.

We hope she gets a gentle clean and a warm towel. Meanwhile, her round face and calm manner suggest she will be fine and ready to forgive. The floor will need work, and the cat will need cuddles. A warm bath and a trip to the vet would be the next best steps.

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