Every parent's worst nightmare became a colourful reality for one family when their toddler embarked on an early morning artistic escapade with a pot of chalk paint.
The Blue-Tinted Wake-Up Call
A sleepy parent was greeted by a scene of domestic chaos after their young child got hold of a container of roller chalk paint before they woke up. The toddler had managed to apply the vibrant blue substance to walls, floors, carpets, and even the family's ginger cat.
Pictures shared on Reddit showed the bemused feline sitting by its food bowl, its face and neck distinctly tinted blue. The user also posted an image of the culprit: a container of roller chalk, a type of paint typically used for decorating driveways and paths, which comes with a roller attached for easy application.
The Great Clean-Up Challenge
This type of chalk paint is designed to be mixed with water, creating a substance that washes off easily. It appears the toddler skipped the dilution step and went straight to rolling the dry, chalky paste onto every available surface, including the unwilling pet.
The parent took to the internet for help, writing: "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."
Reddit to the Rescue with Advice
The online community quickly rallied with suggestions for the blue-tinged cat. One user advised, "Chalk shouldn’t be toxic. Give a bath with a gentle shampoo, and get as much out of their fur as possible. Damp paper towel should work too."
Another recommended a damp washcloth as the most pleasant method for the cat, though one commenter wryly noted they were "well past the 'pleasant for the cat' portion of this situation."
Sharing a similar experience, a different user said, "When my cat knocked my make-up pallet to the ground and rolled in the crushed blush powder, I used gentle baby wipes. She was slightly pink for a while but that faded out with brushing."
Another pet owner chimed in: "My cats used to lay on my kids’ chalk drawings on the driveway all the time. I would wipe them down with a damp washcloth."
Reassuring the owner, one commenter explained that chalk paint is typically made from chalk, water, and food colouring. They added, "Worst case scenario, kitty will be blue for a little bit and might have dry fur and skin... Wiping and brushing will help." They also wisely noted that if any concerns persist, contacting a vet is always a good move.
Some offered more light-hearted solutions. One user jokingly suggested using orange chalk to correct the colour imbalance, while another simply said, "Just leave it…cat looks good with the blue fur."
Thankfully, the cat's owners saw the funny side of the predicament. Replying to a comment, they shared, "My wife and I had a great laugh at it as well lol, couldn’t even be stern with our son without smirking." The incident, which occurred on November 27, 2025, serves as a memorable, if messy, chapter in their family life.
