Hi there.
I’m just about at my wit’s end with my cats eating things. I’m so diligent about picking up anything string-like, removing things from their toys that they could ingest and cause issues after an incident back in May with my oldest male cat. He chewed and ate the elastic cord from a new pair of sandals, we had to take him to the ER vet to induce vomiting. Thankfully he was able to get it all up without it causing an issue.
Now, I have a 2nd kitten who is also a chewer. I’ve had to put up blankets, toys, etc. that have anything remotely chew-able because I’ve caught him trying to eat multiple things. So far he’s been fine, but again I’m not sure who is the culprit of this most recent incident.
About 30 min ago, I discovered my nightgown was pulled out of the hamper on the floor. There is a small ribbon at the collarbone and about half of it was chewed off on one side. I’ve attached a photo just to get an idea of the material.
Both of my male cats were in the room when I found it, the older male closer to it than the younger, but I know that doesn’t really mean anything. Just from experience alone I’m leaning toward my older male (Milo) instead of my kitten (Marty).
Should I head to the ER vet with both and have them both induced for vomiting or wait and see if one starts showing signs of obstruction??? I’m so terrified of something happening to them, but I don’t know what else to do here. Money isn’t a concern but I would prefer to avoid a major surgery if I can…
Let me know what you would do in this situation.
I’m just about at my wit’s end with my cats eating things. I’m so diligent about picking up anything string-like, removing things from their toys that they could ingest and cause issues after an incident back in May with my oldest male cat. He chewed and ate the elastic cord from a new pair of sandals, we had to take him to the ER vet to induce vomiting. Thankfully he was able to get it all up without it causing an issue.
Now, I have a 2nd kitten who is also a chewer. I’ve had to put up blankets, toys, etc. that have anything remotely chew-able because I’ve caught him trying to eat multiple things. So far he’s been fine, but again I’m not sure who is the culprit of this most recent incident.
About 30 min ago, I discovered my nightgown was pulled out of the hamper on the floor. There is a small ribbon at the collarbone and about half of it was chewed off on one side. I’ve attached a photo just to get an idea of the material.
Both of my male cats were in the room when I found it, the older male closer to it than the younger, but I know that doesn’t really mean anything. Just from experience alone I’m leaning toward my older male (Milo) instead of my kitten (Marty).
Should I head to the ER vet with both and have them both induced for vomiting or wait and see if one starts showing signs of obstruction??? I’m so terrified of something happening to them, but I don’t know what else to do here. Money isn’t a concern but I would prefer to avoid a major surgery if I can…
Let me know what you would do in this situation.
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