Re: Cat ate string, how long to pass?

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> 
> 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.
> 

I sympathise. One of our cats ate a piece of a shoelace once. Thank 
goodness she was okay - the vet gave her an enema and was able to remove 
it. It was only 6 inches though.

I hope your kitty turns out to be all right.

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