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My cat ate a piece of tape. What should I watch for to know he's okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 17 lbs

My cat ate a piece of tape about as long as my index finger, 8-10 hours ago. What should I watch for to make sure he is ok?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 19th, 2018

Tape should not cause a problem, and it should pass in time. To be safe, monitor him for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and/or lethargy. If you see any of those signs, take him into the vet. Best of luck.

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