{"id":100095,"date":"2022-04-22T12:29:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:43","slug":"what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a cat eats thread?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_thread\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats thread?\">What happens if a cat eats thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_digest_sewing_thread\" title=\"Can cats digest sewing thread?\">Can cats digest sewing thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_string_to_pass_through_a_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for string to pass through a cat?\">How long does it take for string to pass through a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_digest_thread\" title=\"Can cats digest thread?\">Can cats digest thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_should_you_do_if_your_cat_eats_string\" title=\"What should you do if your cat eats string?\">What should you do if your cat eats string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_sewing_thread\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats sewing thread?\">What happens if a cat eats sewing thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_a_cat_digest_thread\" title=\"Can a cat digest thread?\">Can a cat digest thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_digest_cotton_string\" title=\"Can cats digest cotton string?\">Can cats digest cotton string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_a_cat_survive_eating_string\" title=\"Can a cat survive eating string?\">Can a cat survive eating string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_foreign_body_to_pass_through_a_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for a foreign body to pass through a cat?\">How long does it take for a foreign body to pass through a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_pass_a_hair_tie\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to pass a hair tie?\">How long does it take for a cat to pass a hair tie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_poop_out_string\" title=\"Can cats poop out string?\">Can cats poop out string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_do_I_make_my_cat_throw_up_string\" title=\"How do I make my cat throw up string?\">How do I make my cat throw up string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_eat_thread\" title=\"Can cats eat thread?\">Can cats eat thread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_happens_if_cats_swallow_cotton\" title=\"What happens if cats swallow cotton?\">What happens if cats swallow cotton?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_swallow_string\" title=\"Can cats swallow string?\">Can cats swallow string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_eats_a_string\" title=\"What do I do if my cat eats a string?\">What do I do if my cat eats a string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_a_cat_survive_swallowing_string\" title=\"Can a cat survive swallowing string?\">Can a cat survive swallowing string?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_a_blockage\" title=\"How do you know if your cat has a blockage?\">How do you know if your cat has a blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_can_I_help_my_cat_pass_a_foreign_object\" title=\"How can I help my cat pass a foreign object?\">How can I help my cat pass a foreign object?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_cats_pass_a_blockage_on_their_own\" title=\"Can cats pass a blockage on their own?\">Can cats pass a blockage on their own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#Can_a_cat_pass_a_linear_foreign_body\" title=\"Can a cat pass a linear foreign body?\">Can a cat pass a linear foreign body?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_swallowed_a_hair_tie\" title=\"What should I do if my cat swallowed a hair tie?\">What should I do if my cat swallowed a hair tie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_rubber_band_to_pass_through_a_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for a rubber band to pass through a cat?\">How long does it take for a rubber band to pass through a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-eats-thread\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_pass_a_foreign_object\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to pass a foreign object?\">How long does it take for a cat to pass a foreign object?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_thread\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isnt immediate  you have time to seek veterinary care. If you try to remove the string yourself, <b>you risk damaging the esophagus and causing choking or vomiting that could result in aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection). Head to your vets office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_digest_sewing_thread\"><\/span>Can cats digest sewing thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats that play with thread, string, or yarn are bound to swallow some sooner or later. A long piece of thread, string, or yarn, if swallowed, can cause a blockage of the cats intestinal tract with subsequent perforation. This needs immediate surgical intervention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_string_to_pass_through_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for string to pass through a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 to 24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_digest_thread\"><\/span>Can cats digest thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most strings, ribbons and threads are not easily digestible and so will sit unchanged in the stomach. This causes irritation and damage to the lining of the stomach, which will make your cat feel nauseous and prone to vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do_if_your_cat_eats_string\"><\/span>What should you do if your cat eats string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 to 24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_sewing_thread\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats sewing thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isnt immediate  you have time to seek veterinary care. If you try to remove the string yourself, <b>you risk damaging the esophagus and causing choking or vomiting that could result in aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection). Head to your vets office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_digest_thread\"><\/span>Can a cat digest thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of String Swallowing <b>If there are no complications, your cat should pass the string in its feces in 10 to 24 hours. The problem is that its often impossible to know how much your cat ingested and whether any remains in its digestive system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_digest_cotton_string\"><\/span>Can cats digest cotton string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The string can lodge as a ball in the stomach. <b>Most strings, ribbons and threads are not easily digestible and so will sit unchanged in the stomach. This causes irritation and damage to the lining of the stomach, which will make your cat feel nauseous and prone to vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_survive_eating_string\"><\/span>Can a cat survive eating string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>While string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isnt immediate  you have time to seek veterinary care. If you try to remove the string yourself, you risk damaging the esophagus and causing choking or vomiting that could result in aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection). Head to your vets office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_foreign_body_to_pass_through_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a foreign body to pass through a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_pass_a_hair_tie\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to pass a hair tie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does it take a cat to pass a hair tie? A single hair tie should pass through the GI tract within <b>12-24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_poop_out_string\"><\/span>Can cats poop out string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isnt immediate  you have time to seek veterinary care. If you try to remove the string yourself, <b>you risk damaging the esophagus and causing choking or vomiting that could result in aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection). Head to your vets office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_cat_throw_up_string\"><\/span>How do I make my cat throw up string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 to 24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_eat_thread\"><\/span>Can cats eat thread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats that play with thread, string, or yarn are bound to swallow some sooner or later. A long piece of thread, string, or yarn, if swallowed, can cause a blockage of the cats intestinal tract with subsequent perforation. This needs immediate surgical intervention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_cats_swallow_cotton\"><\/span>What happens if cats swallow cotton?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ingestion of cotton stuffing from toys and such can be an issue if it causes an obstruction in the intestines. This can be extremely uncomfortable and even result in a torsion or perforation. Fortunately, <b>if it a small enough amount, it will typically pass<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_swallow_string\"><\/span>Can cats swallow string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because <b>eating a string can be life-threatening for your cat. Ingestion of a linear foreign body can lead to something called gastrointestinal obstruction, and it can happen quickly. This condition is a serious one, caused when the string-like object gets stuck somewhere along the intestinal tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_eats_a_string\"><\/span>What do I do if my cat eats a string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Olsen shares, String has the potential to cause serious issues for cats if ingested, specifically if it gets stuck someplace. If you saw your cat recently ingest string (i.e., within the past 1-2 hours), <b>contact your veterinarian with the size and type of string and see if they would recommend inducing vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_survive_swallowing_string\"><\/span>Can a cat survive swallowing string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isnt immediate  you have time to seek veterinary care. If you try to remove the string yourself, you risk damaging the esophagus and causing choking or vomiting that could result in aspiration pneumonia (a lung infection). Head to your vets office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_a_blockage\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat has a blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of a complete intestinal blockage include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Uncharacteristic behavior or aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of energy.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>The appearance of partial item from the anus.<\/li>\n<p>14-Oct-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_cat_pass_a_foreign_object\"><\/span>How can I help my cat pass a foreign object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although most foreign bodies do pass uneventfully through the intestinal tract, if an obstruction occurs for some reason, <b>surgical removal of the blocked object is the only treatment. Another potentially life-threatening condition may occur if the cat swallows thread.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_pass_a_blockage_on_their_own\"><\/span>Can cats pass a blockage on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Partially blocked intestines may be treated without surgery. In these cases your cat will be hospitalized, given fluids and pain medications and checked in on to see if the blockage passes on its own. If the blockage does not pass, then surgical removal of the foreign body will be required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_pass_a_linear_foreign_body\"><\/span>Can a cat pass a linear foreign body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats seem more tolerant of linear foreign bodies and may have signs for a few days before the diagnosis is made. Dogs seem to develop intestinal perforation more readily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_swallowed_a_hair_tie\"><\/span>What should I do if my cat swallowed a hair tie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I think there is very little danger from the hair band except for the blockage, and you would know about it. She wont poop anymore at all and will be in pain, especially in her abdomen. Then you should <b>take her to the vet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_rubber_band_to_pass_through_a_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a rubber band to pass through a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes approximately <b>24-48 hours for a cat to pass a rubber band.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_pass_a_foreign_object\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to pass a foreign object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 10-24 hours<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a cat eats thread?Can cats digest sewing thread?How long does it take for string to pass through a cat?Can cats digest thread?What should you do if your cat eats string?What happens if a cat eats sewing thread?Can a cat digest thread?Can cats digest cotton string?Can a cat survive eating&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100095"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100095\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}