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    Cat eats elastic???

    Ok so I have a cat that is always getting into things. When she was 6 months old she had to have emergency surgery b/c she ate a ribbon and balled up her intestines. The tonight she got up on the counter and ate part of a large elastic band. I am so afraid that she will get sick and need surgery again. Has this happened to anyone else??

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    Unfortunately, yes. I have to keep a close eye on my fur posse because they do such things. My RB Peeka loved ribbons and Boo Bear does, too. Puddy will lick off all the adhesive on envelopes if I leave them out. I've been lucky because they've passed in the litterbox what they've eaten. Keep an eye on the litterboxes and, hopefully, she'll leave a "deposit" for you. Please keep us posted on her condition.
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    Yes, definitely keep a close eye on her, and if anything seems amiss, get her to the vet! Maybe she eats elastic and ribbons to stimulate her teeth and gums? Try a crunchy "anti-tartar" treat - maybe she just wants something to crunch on.

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    I agree, keep a close eye on her - and what's in her litterbox. I do hope it comes out in the other end! Just a few ago I saw an operation on a cat who had swallowed a string, it can get quite serious if not taken care of.

    All you can do to avoid this, is to keep all string, yarn, elastic bands etc. in a safe place. If she is young, she will tend to explore, so keep an eye on her.

    One time, my cat was in the process of swallowing some yarn, but luckily I was there to see it, and I pulled it slowly out.

    She may want some cat grass, try that!

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    well I have been scooping the box evey few hours.....no sign yet tho But, she is running around like her crazy self. That must be a good sign right?? I will keep you updated tho.

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    It could be a good sign. If she starts dragging her butt on the floor, check her rectum to see if maybe the elastic is coming out. VERY GENTLY tug on it to see if it'll come out. If it stops, DO NOT PULL ANYMORE...get her to the vet.

    My Munchkin loves to chew on dental floss, ribbon, thread, anything she can get into. So I have to watch her because she's cost me a lot of money in vet bills twice for chewing on dental floss and thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Randi View Post
    I agree, keep a close eye on her - and what's in her litterbox. I do hope it comes out in the other end! Just a few ago I saw an operation on a cat who had swallowed a string, it can get quite serious if not taken care of.

    All you can do to avoid this, is to keep all string, yarn, elastic bands etc. in a safe place. If she is young, she will tend to explore, so keep an eye on her.

    One time, my cat was in the process of swallowing some yarn, but luckily I was there to see it, and I pulled it slowly out.

    She may want some cat grass, try that!

    Good luck - and welcome to PT.
    Hi, is cat grass safe? My cat seems to want to always munch on her hard food and I can bet that she isn't hungry...she also gets soft food too. I thought about getting that for her but does it upset their stomach or is it safe? Thanks

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    My cat Baxter does not eat rubber bands but he finds some I missed. He brings them to me in carry it in his mouth. And then he drops it for me and then I tell him how good he is and give him cat treats.
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