My feisty cat has a grasshopper head stuck in gum. Should I remove it?

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Hi there. My cat has a grasshoppers head stuck in his gum at the front somehow. Please give me some advice on removing it? He's a bit fiesty tho so trying to restrain him is a little difficult. Thanks

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Oh dear! Poor kitty. I would be concerned that it may not be safe to attempt to remove this on your own, especially since your cat is a bit feisty ;) Depending on how deeply it is stuck, it may be painful for your cat to try and remove it, and you could easily be bitten badly in the process. I would really recommend taking him to the vet and allowing them to remove it instead - the veterinary clinic has trained staff who can safely restrain him without being injured, or they can sedate him if needed to get a better look at what is going on and remove the head without causing pain or additional damage in the process.

My feisty cat has a grasshopper head stuck in gum. Should I remove it?

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