My cat ate tissue paper and is vomiting. Is it an emergency?

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My cat has had two foreign body removals in the last 2 months. Last night (12hrs ago) he ate a small/moderate amount of gift tissue paper and is now exhibiting similar symptoms to the previous times (tense, hiding, vomited twice) but nowhere near the same volume or frequency of vomit. He has no interest in food as of yet. How long should I wait to see if it will pass before I bring him in? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Considering the signs you are describing and the previous episodes (and surgeries performed) I would recommend an immediate check up. Early intervention is always appropriate in these cases, either with medical or eventually with surgical treatment. Abdominal imaging to visualize possible obstruction (abdominal ultrasound), mineral oil or paraffin oil could eventually be given to ease gastrointestinal passage.

My cat ate tissue paper and is vomiting. Is it an emergency?

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