Cat swallowed string, I pulled it out. What symptoms should I watch?

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I just pulled a 4 foot long string out of my cats mouth. It obviously was swallowed and was in his stomach. Will he be ok? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Dexter! Thank goodness you were able to see the string and get it out safely. As long as there was no major resistance when you were pulling it out and he is acting normal now, he should be just fine. If you see any vomiting, difficulty eating, or if he seems painful or lethargic during the next 24 hours, then I would recommend having him checked by a vet to see if there is any internal damage.

Cat swallowed string, I pulled it out. What symptoms should I watch?

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