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My cat ate a fluffy wool string. Is it dangerous or will she pass it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 1 day old | 5 lbs

My cat just ate a 2 inches long fluffy wool string is she going fine or is it dangerous?! She sometimes vomit hair ball so can be passed with it or in the litter box or it’s going to cause intestine problems?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2018

A two inch long fluffy string likely will not cause a foreign body obstruction. It willl ikely pass the natural way. Should your cat start vomiting, get lethargic or get diarrhea within the next week then you should have her examined by your vet.

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