My Cat Ate A Rubber Band Will He Be Ok

My five year old cat scarlett will eat a rubber band whenever she can locate one even though i do my best to keep them out of sight and so far has shown no ill effects.

My cat ate a rubber band will he be ok.

My 8 yr old cat ate about 1 inch of an industrial thick rubber band yesterday it was one of those that fti around really large objects. I recommend taking him to the vet in order to perform an xray and find out where it is and what needs to be. Or a recommendation for a specific test doctor care provider procedure treatment plan product or course of action. If the cat cut and ate the rubber band one end could become trapped in the stomach while the other passes into the intestine.

The presence of a linear foreign body like a rubber band in the intestine may lead to intussusception. If he ate the whole thing it might cause a serious problem and even an intestinal blockage. Strange things cats eat. Rubber bands are pretty obvious so you should see it if he passes it.

It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem condition or disease. Your cat is probably fine but if you don t see the rubber band in your cat s litter box after a day or two check with your vet. The urge to eat nonfood items called pica can be pretty common in cats. Hi not last night but the night before my cat ate a piece of rubber band yesterday morning he threw up a one inch long piece but there could be two or three inches left in his system.

But plastic bags houseplants wool paper rubber bands. Why would a cat eat those. If he only ate a tiny piece i wouldn t worry as much as if he were to eat the whole thing or a few of them. He has been eati read more.

What should i do. Many cats will nurse on wool says arnold plotnick dvm a veterinary internist and feline specialist in new york. If he did swallow a big piece just remember to not pull it out if you see it hanging out of an orifice. The content on this site is presented in a summary fashion and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only.

She is eating normally and had some small poop but nothing passe.