My 10-month old male cat developed an addiction to... everything. He loves to chew on anything he can. We're trying to cat-proof our apartment, but it's difficult. He chews on random objects - wires, door knobs, plastic bottles, etc. The vet doesn't think it's a nutritional issue since our kitty gets wet food twice a day along with some kitten-specific dry food. We tried Yuck Spray, but it didn't slow him down at all. (Don't waste your money.)
Anyway, I noticed Thursday night that his one toy on a string was dismembered and missing the string - about seven inches of elastic string. I can't find the string. So, I assume my cat ate the string.
I emailed my vet on Thursday night, but haven't heard back - probably due to the holiday.
My cat is eating, acting and using the litter box as usual (knock on wood). So far, I haven't seen any sign of the string in his poop. If he ate it, it's been over 72 hours.
Should I call the vet tomorrow and set up an appointment? Or, will that be a waste of time since the string wouldn't show up on an X-ray?
Also, any tips on stopping the chewing is appreciated!
Anyway, I noticed Thursday night that his one toy on a string was dismembered and missing the string - about seven inches of elastic string. I can't find the string. So, I assume my cat ate the string.
I emailed my vet on Thursday night, but haven't heard back - probably due to the holiday.
My cat is eating, acting and using the litter box as usual (knock on wood). So far, I haven't seen any sign of the string in his poop. If he ate it, it's been over 72 hours.
Should I call the vet tomorrow and set up an appointment? Or, will that be a waste of time since the string wouldn't show up on an X-ray?
Also, any tips on stopping the chewing is appreciated!