My cat ate a small piece of plastic bag (about 1in x 4in) about 15 min ago. She swallowed it before we were able to get to her. So far, she's acting normal with no signs of choking. I want to avoid going out unless its absolutely necessary because of coronavirus. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 8 lbs

A small piece should be able to pass sometime in the next 12-36 hours. Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

My cat ate a plastic bag. Should I worry if she's acting normal?

Health & Wellbeing

My cat ate a small piece of a black trash bag - he swallowed it, he did not choke. Is this an immediate concern or should I just watch for signs of blockage?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! If the piece was small he will likely pass it. Watch for vomiting, lethargy and not wanting to eat. check his stools with gloves for the piece of bag so you know when to not worry. If he gets sick then he should be seen by a Vet. Good luck

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My cat Lani may have eaten the handle of a thin plastic grocery bag. When I came home from work I was a little late feeding her dinner and noticed bag missing piece. Noticed in the other room it looked like part of the bag she maybe threw up. She ate

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Lani. If she did eat this plastic handle, yes it can cause problems, but given that she is acting normally, I would keep an eye on her for now. If you see vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or lethargy, then I would be worried and have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

New Pet

Hello , our naughty kitten Millie 10 months old has eaten the plastic bit that is on a pepperomi wrapper. She's absolutely fine. Should I watch and wait or take to vets ! Many thanks

As long as she is comfortable and has no pain or discomfort eating or breathing I would watch and wait, monitoring closely for any signs or symptoms of GI upset or obstruction. Most small pieces of soft plastic will be vomited or passed uneentfully; small frequent meals can encourage bowel movement and the addition of some laxative hairball paste may help also

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My cat ate part of a plastic garbage bag. What should I do?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! If this just happened within the last 2 hours, you could consider taking him to a veterinarian to try to induce vomiting to retrieve this piece of plastic. Otherwise, watch him closely for signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction such as inappetence, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. If observed, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as this may need medical help. Good luck!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

I left a plastic bag with cat treats on the table. The bag is missing and so are almost all the treats. I have no idea which cat did it. They're both eating and drinking normally. Should I be worried?

The one thing I would be worried about is that one of them are the bag as well. This could cause an intestinal obstruction. I would monitor them for now but if either one begins to vomit or is lethargic, i would recommend going to the veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

I think yesterday evening my dog (75-80 lb lab mix) ate a gallon ziplock bag (we found part of chewed up ziptop but not rest of the bag). Around when I suspect he ate it he'd been acting nauseous (licking air, chewing grass/leaves on walk, but stoppe

At this point, you can probably just monitor him and see how he does. We typically like to induce vomiting within an hour after eating the foreign material. Since he is acting fine and doesn't seem to be having problems then it may just pass through without a problem. You could call your vet and let them know that he ate something abnormal and make sure they don't want to examine him and/or take an x-ray. Hopefully, he chewed up the bag into smaller pieces and it will pass without a problem. Monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and decreased appetite.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Rio ate a thin plastic bag at the park earlier today. He's a big dog (75 lbs). Will it pass through? Anything I should look out for? He seems totally fine.

In my experience, yes - it's likely that this will pass through with no problems, but there is always a chance that it may get stuck and cause an obstruction. Signs to watch for would be repeated episodes of vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic, and not having bowel movements. Problems would usually occur within 2-3 days, so if he's still acting normal by then chances are good that everything is fine. If you have any concerns, you can always take him to your vet for x-rays to check for a possible blockage.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My new husky puppy ate a small piece of plastic bag (very small very thin bag) but hasn’t pooped yet. She hasn’t eaten too much, but she is acting completely normal/no signs of constipation or lethargy or anything. Should I be concerned?

Hi there. If it was a small piece of a plastic bag, it's likely that this will pass through her system without causing any harm. As long as she is eating and drinking normally, active, and not vomiting, it should be fine to just monitor her for now. Most things pass through within 2-3 days. If she stops wanting to eat, has repeated episodes of vomiting, or begins acting unusually lethargic, then I would recommend having her seen by your veterinarian for an exam and x-rays, as these can be signs of an intestinal blockage.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

My cat has eaten a peperami wrapper

I’m guessing it was a plastic wrapper - if it was small then it would probably pass without any problems. If it is larger then it might cause vomiting, diarrhea or even an obstruction. I’d recommend seeing your veterinarian if Ozzy vomits, develops diarrhea or has a decrease in appetite.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Health & Wellbeing

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.

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 Boop by Petco.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

My cat ate a plastic bag. Should I worry if she's acting normal?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Answers from Veterinarians

My cat ate a plastic bag. Should I worry if she's acting normal?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Answers from Veterinarians

Related Questions

My cat ate a small piece of a black trash bag - he swallowed it, he did not choke. Is this an immediate concern or should I just watch for signs of blockage?

My cat Lani may have eaten the handle of a thin plastic grocery bag. When I came home from work I was a little late feeding her dinner and noticed bag missing piece. Noticed in the other room it looked like part of the bag she maybe threw up. She ate

Hello , our naughty kitten Millie 10 months old has eaten the plastic bit that is on a pepperomi wrapper. She's absolutely fine. Should I watch and wait or take to vets ! Many thanks

My cat ate part of a plastic garbage bag. What should I do?

I left a plastic bag with cat treats on the table. The bag is missing and so are almost all the treats. I have no idea which cat did it. They're both eating and drinking normally. Should I be worried?

I think yesterday evening my dog (75-80 lb lab mix) ate a gallon ziplock bag (we found part of chewed up ziptop but not rest of the bag). Around when I suspect he ate it he'd been acting nauseous (licking air, chewing grass/leaves on walk, but stoppe

Rio ate a thin plastic bag at the park earlier today. He's a big dog (75 lbs). Will it pass through? Anything I should look out for? He seems totally fine.

My new husky puppy ate a small piece of plastic bag (very small very thin bag) but hasn’t pooped yet. She hasn’t eaten too much, but she is acting completely normal/no signs of constipation or lethargy or anything. Should I be concerned?

My cat has eaten a peperami wrapper

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.

Share