Cat ate cotton string. Dangerous? Should I take her to the vet?

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Sorry to be asking another question, but how likely is my cat to be in trouble -- if she got whole of 2-3 inches of cotton string from a fraying wash cloth? she picked it up from her favorite toy she always carrys around and I only noticed it when she brought me her toy, let it go to flick her tongue. and It seemed like I moved in super slow motion trying to get it off her tongue, missed my chance before she swallowed it. Do I need to take her to vet? Wait to see if signs appear of a blockage?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can ask as many questions you like! I would take her into a vet to be safe, as these strings can often get caught in a cat's mouth around the tongue. The other problem with strings is that they can cause a linear foreign body. If you can get her into a vet now to induce vomiting, then you can prevent an obstruction from happening. The vet can also check her mouth to see if it's stuck in there.

Cat ate cotton string. Dangerous? Should I take her to the vet?

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