Re: Cat ate string, how long to pass?

"MAG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> 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.
>

I would take her to get an ultrasound ASAP, as others suggested.  If you
haven't seen any string come out of her yet, then I would worry.
My cat Argyle died from swallowing fishing line when he was only 3 years
old.  We had no idea that he ate it until it was too late.  He was hiding in
my closet and very ill.  Part of his intestine had to be removed, but he had
developed a bad infection and died post-op.  Granted, fishing line is a lot
more likely to cut through something than a cotton string, but I would
definitely err on the side of caution in this case.  You are lucky that you
saw your cat eat the string and can monitor her.  We had no idea when Argyle
ate the fishing line.
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