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‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners
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‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners

Wilbur, a grey, black, and white cat living in a Cornish village, returned home bright blue, causing concern among her owners. Initially fearing a paint attack, the family posted about the incident on a local Facebook group, prompting worry over potential toxicity. A neighbor later explained that Wilbur had rolled in blue cornstarch from a gender-reveal party where children kicked footballs filled with the mixture. The owners discovered the source and began washing the dye from Wilbur, though a small stain remained. The incident brought neighbors together and highlighted the importance of identifying unknown substances on pets. A veterinary expert confirmed that while the situation was alarming, the cornstarch dye posed minimal risk if promptly cleaned.

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‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners

Wilbur, a grey, black, and white cat living in a Cornish village, returned home bright blue, causing concern among her owners. Initially fearing a paint attack, the family posted about the incident on a local Facebook group, prompting worry over potential toxicity. A neighbor later explained that Wilbur had rolled in blue cornstarch from a gender-reveal party where children kicked footballs filled with the mixture. The owners discovered the source and began washing the dye from Wilbur, though a small stain remained. The incident brought neighbors together and highlighted the importance of identifying unknown substances on pets. A veterinary expert confirmed that while the situation was alarming, the cornstarch dye posed minimal risk if promptly cleaned.

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