My cat ate string and threw it up. Is he okay since he vomited it?

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My cat ate string that goes on the end of the ballon. I only know that because he puked it up with all the string. He’s still eating, drinking, and going potty like a normal cat. Should I be worrried? Or no because he threw it up? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Once he threw up the balloon and the entire length of string, he should be fine. The offending foreign body has left his gastrointestinal system. However you should really check your house for any more items like that including string, as a linear foreign body (string causing an intestinal blockage) is a serious problem and would need surgery to remove. So since your kitty regurgitated the entire string and balloon he should be okay.

My cat ate string and threw it up. Is he okay since he vomited it?

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