Cat covered in oil.. Help!

[Fanjango]

My cats just turned up outside covered in dirty engine oil. She won't let me get near her and keeps trying to clean herself. She's going to be very ill isn't she? Please tell me she's going to be okay , the kids are horrified

[deliasmithy]

Poor mite.
Feed treats to ensure she doesn't associate you with bad times. They can get cold quickly when bathed but hard to avoid as you don't want to use hot water either.
I have dried mine with the hair dryer before on a low heat setting avoiding the face. They hate the noise but hate being wet even more.

[Fanjango]

You are right Delia, I think some treats are in order. She's not coming in the house at the moment, she must think I'm going to bath her again! There still seems to be a little oil round her ears so I may have to bath her again. A plate of tuna may cheer her up

[CrazyOldCatLady]

I'd bring her to the vet to be honest, just to check that she's okay. Then lots of cuddles and treats till she forgets it all. Poor little pet!

[SilverOldie]

My cat once jumped up and knocked over a (thankfully cold) chip pan of oil, mostly over himself.

My vet recommended swarfiga but to put cold cream on his bottom to stop it stinging.

I then put him in the bath and washed him thoroughly, followed by tending to my wounds where he had lacerated me and dug his claws deep in my shoulders trying to drag himself out of the bath.

I bathed him a couple of times more (wrapping him in a towel first) and he was fine.

[Bondingtimewithcats]

My cat has been covered in oil and we tried so much and nothing is working please help
He's a white brown and black randoll

[Fluffycloudland77]

Have you tried degreaser from Halfords? Something like that might cut through it. Vets are open tm they should have some ideas.

Has someone done it to harm him on purpose?

[QuestionableMouse]

Please don't use degreaser from anywhere on him.

Washing up liquid should shift it - they use it on oil covered wildlife for a reason. If that doesn't work then you need a groomer or the vet for him.

[ChocolateCinderToffee]

I'd put a cone or inflatable collar on him for a start, so he can't lick himself. Then clip his claws and baby shampoo if you haven't got any cat shampoo.

[Fluffycloudland77]

Did you get him clean?