My cat ate a banana stem. Could it cause an obstruction or problems?

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My cat ate the stem from a banana, like the thing on top of a bundle, and before I could realize what he was eating he swallowed it :( he seems okay and he went back to playing and ate some dry food, but I'm worried he'll get sick or its cause problems for him. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern! While bananas are not toxic to cats, eating the hard stem could potentially cause an obstruction in the intestines. The good news is that a lot of the stem will most likely break down in the stomach acid but some of the harder pieces may stay intact posing a risk as it moves through the GI tract. I would recommend feeding him canned pumpkin in addition to his food to increase fiber in his diet and monitor for signs such as vomiting, lethargy, inappetance, abdominal pain, etc. If you notice these symptoms, then I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat ate a banana stem. Could it cause an obstruction or problems?

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