{"id":168804,"date":"2022-07-14T15:49:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:49:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:53","slug":"will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"Will my cat pass dental floss?"},"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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Will_my_cat_pass_dental_floss\" title=\"Will my cat pass dental floss?\">Will my cat pass dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_cat_eats_floss\" title=\"What happens if cat eats floss?\">What happens if cat eats floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Is_dental_floss_digestible\" title=\"Is dental floss digestible?\">Is dental floss digestible?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Can_a_cat_pass_dental_floss\" title=\"Can a cat pass dental floss?\">Can a cat pass dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_pass_dental_floss\" title=\"How long does it take a cat to pass dental floss?\">How long does it take a cat to pass dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_ate_floss\" title=\"How do I know if my cat ate floss?\">How do I know if my cat ate floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_if_my_cat_eats_floss\" title=\"What if my cat eats floss?\">What if my cat eats floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Is_dental_floss_poisonous_to_cats\" title=\"Is dental floss poisonous to cats?\">Is dental floss poisonous to cats?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Can_a_cat_pass_a_string\" title=\"Can a cat pass a string?\">Can a cat pass a 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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_ate_dental_floss\" title=\"What happens if my dog ate dental floss?\">What happens if my dog ate dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Will_dental_floss_dissolve_in_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Will dental floss dissolve in dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Will dental floss dissolve in dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_dental_floss\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats dental floss?\">What happens if a cat eats dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Is_your_floss_toxic\" title=\"Is your floss toxic?\">Is your floss toxic?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Can_a_cat_pass_a_small_string\" title=\"Can a cat pass a small string?\">Can a cat pass a small string?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_pass_an_object\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to pass an object?\">How long does it take for a cat to pass an 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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#Can_a_cat_pass_floss\" title=\"Can a cat pass floss?\">Can a cat pass floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_dental_floss\" title=\"What happens if my cat eats dental floss?\">What happens if my cat eats dental floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_your_cat_eats_floss\" title=\"What happens if your cat eats floss?\">What happens if your cat eats floss?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_swallowed_something\" title=\"How do I know if my cat swallowed something?\">How do I know if my cat swallowed something?<\/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\/will-my-cat-pass-dental-floss\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_cotton\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats cotton?\">What happens if a cat eats cotton?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_pass_dental_floss\"><\/span>Will my cat pass dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your cat feels well, it is unlikely that she is suffering from bunched intestines. Your best bet is to continue to allow her to eat normally. <b>The time it takes for objects such as floss to pass through the intestines varies among individuals, and I suspect that the floss will make an appearance soon<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_cat_eats_floss\"><\/span>What happens if cat eats floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are sure your cat ate the floss then you monitor till you find it. I&#8217;ve heard of it taking weeks to come out. <b>If your cat stops eating, vomits, bloody stools, or straining in the litter box then you need to see a vet ASAP. If you see part of the string hanging out DO NOT pull it.<\/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 isn&#8217;t 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 vet&#8217;s office promptly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dental_floss_digestible\"><\/span>Is dental floss digestible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ended up accidentally swallowing some tooth floss, don&#8217;t panic. If it&#8217;s a small piece, it will naturally make its way out. If it&#8217;s a larger piece, you still shouldn&#8217;t worry. Though <b>your stomach cannot actually digest the materials, it will also still find its way out safe and sound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_pass_dental_floss\"><\/span>Can a cat pass dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your cat feels well, it is unlikely that she is suffering from bunched intestines. Your best bet is to continue to allow her to eat normally. <b>The time it takes for objects such as floss to pass through the intestines varies among individuals, and I suspect that the floss will make an appearance soon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_cat_to_pass_dental_floss\"><\/span>How long does it take a cat to pass dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 to 24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_ate_floss\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat ate floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So how can you tell if your cat ingested it? <b>Vomiting is the most common sign that your cat has eaten string. Also, look for signs of abdominal pain, which your cat may show by hiding or being unusually aggressive when picked up. You may also see bloody diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_cat_eats_floss\"><\/span>What if my cat eats floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is imperative that you <b>call a veterinarian immediately if your cat ingests a string, yarn, dental floss, or any other long, threaded object. If it happens outside regular business hours, contact an emergency vet in your area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dental_floss_poisonous_to_cats\"><\/span>Is dental floss poisonous to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 <b>Never use dental floss. It&#8217;s a common household item that poses a severe danger to cats due to the risk of swallowing and intestinal damage.<\/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>While <b>string is dangerous to ingest, the danger isn&#8217;t 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 vet&#8217;s office promptly.<\/b><\/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>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 cat&#8217;s intestinal tract with subsequent perforation. This needs immediate surgical intervention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_pass_a_string\"><\/span>Can a cat pass a string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If there are no complications, your cat should pass the string in its feces in 10 to 24 hours. The problem is that it&#8217;s 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=\"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>Despite the common image of a cute kitten playing with a ball of yarn, <b>it&#8217;s not safe for your cat to play with any kind of string or ribbons  they are choking hazards. If your cat has a string hanging out of her mouth (or rectum) says Animal Planet, do not try to pull it out. You could damage her throat or intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_ate_dental_floss\"><\/span>What happens if my dog ate dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pup ate more than four inches of dental floss, <b>they are at risk for a bowel obstruction. Take them to the emergency clinic immediately to induce vomiting. If you can&#8217;t get them to vomit at home or the clinic and the dog is showing symptoms of bowel obstruction, emergency surgery might be necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dental_floss_dissolve_in_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Will dental floss dissolve in dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dental floss of itself is not poisonous. It&#8217;s made of nylon and <b>can easily pass through your dog&#8217;s digestive system, that is, if it doesn&#8217;t get dissolved by your dog&#8217;s stomach acid. But that&#8217;s based on the assumption that the floss was shorter than four inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_dental_floss\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If there are no complications, <b>your cat should pass the string in its feces in 10 to 24 hours. The problem is that it&#8217;s 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=\"Is_your_floss_toxic\"><\/span>Is your floss toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many types of floss are coated in petroleum. The science behind petroleum and the human body is somewhat limited, but exposure to a lot of it is associated with some nasty stuff. On the whole, I would recommend you <b>avoid petroleum-waxed floss if you can. Nylon is not actually a toxic substance like Teflon.<\/b><\/p>\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>10 to 24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_pass_a_small_string\"><\/span>Can a cat pass a small string?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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, <b>can cause a blockage of the cat&#8217;s 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_a_cat_to_pass_an_object\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to pass an object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hopefully, the string will pass through the furball&#8217;s digestive tract without causing any complications. But there&#8217;s a good chance some parts of the string will remain inside your pet&#8217;s intestinal tract. Any type of thread (even soft wool) can lacerate the fragile tissue of your kitty&#8217;s intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_pass_floss\"><\/span>Can a cat pass floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your cat feels well, it is unlikely that she is suffering from bunched intestines. Your best bet is to continue to allow her to eat normally. <b>The time it takes for objects such as floss to pass through the intestines varies among individuals, and I suspect that the floss will make an appearance soon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_dental_floss\"><\/span>What happens if my cat eats dental floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are sure your cat ate the floss then you monitor till you find it. I&#8217;ve heard of it taking weeks to come out. <b>If your cat stops eating, vomits, bloody stools, or straining in the litter box then you need to see a vet ASAP. If you see part of the string hanging out DO NOT pull it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_cat_eats_floss\"><\/span>What happens if your cat eats floss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because eating a string can be life-threatening for your cat. Ingestion of a linear foreign body can lead to something called <b>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=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_swallowed_something\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat swallowed something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your cat feels well, it is unlikely that she is suffering from bunched intestines. Your best bet is to continue to allow her to eat normally. <b>The time it takes for objects such as floss to pass through the intestines varies among individuals, and I suspect that the floss will make an appearance soon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_cotton\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats cotton?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because eating a string can be life-threatening for your cat. Ingestion of a linear foreign body can lead to something called <b>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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will my cat pass dental floss?What happens if cat eats floss?Can a cat survive swallowing string?Is dental floss digestible?Can a cat pass dental floss?How long does it take a cat to pass dental floss?How do I know if my cat ate floss?What if my cat eats floss?Is dental floss poisonous to cats?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168804"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168804\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}