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Cat swallowed string!!!! Help!
- Thread starter lovelulu
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I'm scaredMy cat gets to the string too. I wouldn't worry - most likely she'll just pass it in her poo. But if you see it hanging out of her but - don't pull it out. You could hurt or damage her insides by pulling it out. It will pass on it's own. If it doesn't or she isn't pooping, I would take her to the vet after 24 hours. Sometimes a little pumpkin or vaseline helps move things along.
For now, please use the advice you'll see in this article
http://animal.discovery.com/pets/how-to-treat-a-cat-that-has-swallowed-thread-string-or-yarn.htm
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Vaseline on vet's advice saved a friend's dog from serious consequences, that's why I believe it might be worth trying this first.
As soon as you have a chance, please contact your regular vet, or, if necessary, an emergency vet for professional advice.
http://animal.discovery.com/pets/how-to-treat-a-cat-that-has-swallowed-thread-string-or-yarn.htm
Specifically:
This will coat the swallowed string and make it easier for it to pass through the digestive tract.
Vaseline on vet's advice saved a friend's dog from serious consequences, that's why I believe it might be worth trying this first.
As soon as you have a chance, please contact your regular vet, or, if necessary, an emergency vet for professional advice.
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- #4
What is "white" petroleum jelly? Can I use regular petroleum jelly (vaseline)?
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but what about this saying no to vaseline?
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/202671/lets-say-no-to-vaseline
PS:
what mrblanche wrote in post #7 in the saying no to vaseline thread applies here.
what mrblanche wrote in post #7 in the saying no to vaseline thread applies here.
Vegetable oils are also completely digestible. In certain situations one simply must use an indigestible oil/fat to get the job done.
