My cat ate a dryer sheet, vomited, and has diarrhea. Should I worry?

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A few hours ago (maybe around 12 hrs?) I caught my cat eating a dryer sheet it dug out of the trash can in my brother's room. Since then he's thrown up and I saw pieces of dryer sheet in it. A few minutes ago, I saw him walking with his bum downward and noticed some diarrhea in the litter box. He seems fine now, but should I be worried? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ezio! If you think he vomited up all the pieces he could have eaten from the dryer sheet and is eating and no longer vomiting then hopefully he will be fine. The chemicals on the dryer sheet could have causes stomach and intestinal irritating resulting in vomiting and diarrhea, The other concern for ingestion is obstruction. So if Ezio isn't eating or continues to vomit he should be seen by a Vet. Hopefully the diarrhea is also self limiting. If the diarrhea continues you should have him seen by your Vet. I hope this helps and I wish Ezio a speedy recovery!

My cat ate a dryer sheet, vomited, and has diarrhea. Should I worry?

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