My cat ate a balloon neck. Should I worry or take her to the vet?

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Hey so my cat ate the neck of a balloon today and I was wondering if she would be able to pass it or if I will need to take her in. She is 10.5 months and about 9 pounds. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 months and 27 days old | 9 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Pancakes should be able to pass this as it is pretty small & pliable. If it has been more than a few hours since she ate the balloon, it is possible it has already passed out of the stomach into the intestines. I have seen cases where kitties have vomited up strange things a week later. Just watch her over the next 5-7 days for a loss of appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, & protrusion of the third eyelids. These are the tissues in the inner corner of each eye & when you can see them covering at least half the eyes, it is a clear indication that Pancakes does not feel well. If she is still her spunky, adventurous self a week from now, all should be well. Just monitor her for anything concerning. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat ate a balloon neck. Should I worry or take her to the vet?

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