My cat ate Easter streamers and is hiding. When should I see a vet?

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My cat ate the streamers from my easter basket. He was able to almost fully pass one strand, and I helped him with the last inch or so. However, he's been hiding for the past half an hour which is not typical behavior for him. I'm not sure what to do next. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The problem with these streamers is that they can cause a linear foreign body, which leads to symptoms such as lethargy, anorexia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It could have been painful to have that streamer removed from his behind, which may be why Theo is hiding. I would monitor him for now, and if he hasn't passed any more streamers by tomorrow, I would have him seen by a vet for a physical exam and x-rays. If the streamers are causing a linear foreign body in his intestines, he will need surgery to remove them.

My cat ate Easter streamers and is hiding. When should I see a vet?

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