My cat ate pillow stuffing. What should I do if he's playing?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 years and 1 month old | 5 lbs
Hi, my cat just ate a bite of cotton type pillow stuffing. He swallowed it before I could get to him. He’s now happily playing around the house. What should I do?
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Published on December 1st, 2017
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Ingestion of cotton stuffing from toys and such can be an issue if it causes an obstruction in the intestines. This can be extremely uncomfortable and even result in a torsion or perforation. Fortunately, if it a small enough amount, it will typically pass. I recommend keeping a close eye on Jasper for vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or lethargy as these may be signs of an obstruction. I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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If it was a very small amount of stuffing then it is likely to pass and not cause any issues for Jasper. Please monitor Jasper very closely for any vomiting, lethargy, decreased drinking, or decrease in appetite. If any of these signs occur please take Jasper to see your veterinarian right away. Again, a small amount of stuffing is unlikely to cause an issue but in some cases an intestinal obstruction is still possible. You can try offering Jasper a canned diet with canned pumpkin or cooked sweet potato mixed in. This increase in fiber may help allow the stuffing to pass more easily. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm hoping Jasper does not have any issues develop!
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