My cat pooped string after surgery. Should I worry about more string?

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My cat recently had bowel surgery to remove a very long piece of string that caused a blockage. I was told the string was removed however he just took his first poo since surgery and out came a very long piece of the same string that I was told was removed. This string is very distinct, hot pink, I do not have anymore of this string around the house. The string he pooped out is 100% the same string that was supposedly removed. Should I be worried he may still have more string inside?? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. It's very possible that he ingested multiple pieces of string. It sounds like the one that was causing the blockage was removed during surgery, but this doesn't necessarily mean that there couldn't be other pieces still present that are in the process of passing through. As long as Gib is eating and drinking normally, not vomiting, and having regular bowel movements, this should not be cause for concern.

My cat pooped string after surgery. Should I worry about more string?

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