![]() ![]() If the object has made it into the intestine, your vet will have to remove it through surgery. Your veterinarian will make recommendations, and if this is the case, may also suggest hospitalization of your kitty for close observation and follow-up x-rays to track the progress of the item. The object also may be removed through endoscopy, in which case a long tube is inserted through the mouth of your cat and is used to pull the object from the stomach. ![]() You should never induce vomiting on your own, without talking to your vet first under the wrong circumstances, it could injure or even kill your cat. ![]() In addition, inducing vomiting may allow the cat to rid herself of the object. If your cat has been profusely vomiting, writhing in pain, and generally miserable the first thing your veterinarian will do is provide intravenous fluids and pain control. If your cat did eat a foreign body, there are a few possible treatment options depending on the condition of your pet. Additionally, your veterinarian may want to run blood and urine tests to determine whether your cat’s overall health has been negatively impacted by the obstruction and also to rule out other causes of vomiting such as enteritis, pancreatitis, infections, or hormonal diseases like Addison’s disease. Often, several x-rays will be needed (using dyes) to locate the object. If a foreign body blockage is suspected, x-rays will be used to confirm the diagnosis. If that sounds uncomfortable, consider what can happen if a needle is attached to that thread: it may pierce the stomach or intestines multiple times and keep the thread from passing through the digestive tract. As the cat swallows thread, it can wrap around the tongue and pull against the tongue with each swallow.
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