My cat ate string and vomited. Should I worry about obstruction?

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Hello, I think my cat has eaten string from a meat carcass and has brought it up through vomiting. She was sick this morning with a bit string in it and a bit of food. I checked if she was ok and she seemed fine so I went about my daily business to come home to see she had been sick again but this time with no food etc just string bunched together. She seems ok, she is her usual self but I just wanted to get an expert opinion. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could have been due to a partial obstruction. If she vomited all the obstructing material (string) then she may be ok. However, if she continues to vomit, this may be due to an obstruction and further therapy may be needed. If the issue continues, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

My cat ate string and vomited. Should I worry about obstruction?

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