Re: Cat ate string, how long to pass?

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> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
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> > How long should it take something to work it's way through in the normal 
> > fashion? I'm worried about the posts I've seen of things "sawing through 
> > the intestines."  YUK!  
> > 
> > Her normal vet is open today and we will call them, but I thought I'd 
> > post for experiences here.  Basically, how long do these things take, 
> > presuming the string passes through her without serious problems?
> > 
> 
> The string can get entangled in the intestines and never come out. She 
> can die. Take her to the vet. She may need surgery. If nothing else, the 
> vet can give her an enema and speed things along.
> 
> If the string were going to come out on its own with no problems, I'd 
> say 48 hours. However, after 48 hours, if it wasn't going to come out on 
> its own, the intestines might already be badly damaged.
>  
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Hi Kaeli-

Thanks for the feedback.  Meanwhile, we spoke with her regular vet who 
advised holding off on surgery for now (we're at 38 hours). They advised 
increasing the laxative dosage. Surgery carries its own risks, and they 
are advising us to wait and see for the next day or so. So far the cat 
is giving no signs of distress, eating well, and pooping normally.

I just hate the idea of her intestines being chewed up! This is so 
stressful.

Marc