My cat got oil on her back. When should I take her to the vet?

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My cat came in with what smelled like oil on her back between the shoulder blades. It was on there for a few hours before I smelled it and realized what it was. I wet a cloth and added dawn dish soap and tried to rub off what I could. I don’t think she ingested any as it was too far up her back. Should I take her to the vet? Not sure if it penetrated her skin or not.

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would make sure that you got all the oil and rinse well after washing. She was probably sitting underneath a car and got oily that way. I would observe her for a day and if she shows no sign of illness there is no need to take her to a vet.

My cat got oil on her back. When should I take her to the vet?

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