There is no definite answer to how long it will take for a cat to become poisoned after licking paint, because the time to poisoning depends on many factors, such as the type and concentration of the paint, the amount of licked paint, and the cat's physical condition.

Some paints contain a large amount of benzene and other harmful chemicals, which may cause damage to the cat's hematopoietic function. Cause blood diseases and may even lead to irreversible consequences. If a cat licks these harmful paints, it may quickly develop symptoms of poisoning. However, there are also some paints, such as water-based environmentally friendly paints, which use water as a diluent and do not contain organic solvents. They are non-toxic, tasteless and harmless to the environment and human health. If a cat licks this paint, it is usually not poisonous, but it may cause irritation and damage to the skin or coat.