My kitten got motor oil on her fur

[CapricornFarm]

I just discovered she got into a bag with a bit of motor oil in it and got it on her chest. So i am sure she licked it. I gave her a bath right away in dish liquid and toweled her off. Does anyone have any experience with this problem? I read online she may get digestive upset and diarrhea. Hopefully not too badly because the local vet charges a fortune.

 

[User395221]

One of my cats over the years had some oil/grease on them from the driveway. The cat didn't have any ill-effects. I think like most things that can upset your tummy, it is dose-dependant. If she just started licking it and didn't really ingest a large amount, I wouldn't worry too much. Just keep a close eye on her.
It says on here that it's not very toxic. If she only licked a little bit, she should be ok (hopefully)
http://www.petdoctors.co.uk/pet-advice/cats/faqs/cats-and-car-oil/
I'm kind of neurotic when it comes to my pets and take them to the vet rather than worry about them, but I think you've got a "watch and see" situation here.

 

[17 chickens]

Use Dawn Dish Soap, It is safe for animal use.

 

[chickens really]

Baking soda will absorb it on her fur...Nothing to worry about though...

 

[The Moonshiner]

I'm sure it'll be ok. When I was a kid I remember many an idiot dumping used motor oil on dogs to cure mange.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Use Dawn Dish Soap, It is safe for animal use.

I don't have dawn, but i have used Palmolive on pets a lot. It actually kills fleas. Thanks.

 

[CapricornFarm]

She seems fine this morning thanks to Charlie for waking me up so i could notice it!