This will coat the swallowed string and make it easier for it to pass through the digestive tract.Step 3: Give the cat one tablespoon of white petroleum jelly. Using a small amount each time, rub the jelly on the cat's mouth and paws. The cat will lick it off. Do not give the cat mineral oil.
What is "white" petroleum jelly? Can I use regular petroleum jelly (vaseline)?
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
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.
but what about this saying no to vaseline?
Yes, absolutely. The label on the container should say Vaseline - 100% pure petroleum jelly - original.
Vegetable oils are also completely digestible. In certain situations one simply must use an indigestible oil/fat to get the job done.The problem with butter is that it is a fat completely digestible by cats; it doesn't make it to the parts that often need to be lubricated. You specifically need an indigestible oil.