My cat ate a 5-inch shirt piece with a seam. Vet now or wait?

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my cat ate a piece of a shirt ( about five inches long), some of which had a small seam attached. Do I take him to the vet right away, or should I wait to see if he gets sick? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Charlie seen by a vet right away for this. A piece of shirt this long can easily cause a linear foreign body, and if it does create an obstruction, he would need surgery to remove it. It's best to avoid that completely, and the vet can determine if it's safe to give him a shot to induce vomiting to get it out of his stomach. Good luck!

My cat ate a 5-inch shirt piece with a seam. Vet now or wait?

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