My kitty was playing w/ a ball of yarn which he unravelled and he swallowed some....I know this because he was coughing and I saw some hanging out of his mouth but before I could pull it out it went back down his throat...He's been sick since by laying around and just not acting himself...he does drink a little and eat a little..if you been through this before, what should I do? I did give him some kitty laxative...He is almost two years old...The vet, over the phone wouldn't tell me what I should do...I can't afford to bring him in right now....Please help me....I want him to get better,,,thanks!
2006-07-03 09:18:53 · 36 answers · asked by vickififi 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
To the person who said if you cant afford it you should not have a cat. Not all of us have money just lying around waiting for this to happen.
I am a cat lover and have four myself. The only thing that worries me is how big was this piece of string? If the string was to big unfortanently the cat may not be able to pass it. If it was small Im sure it will be ok. He probally is not feeling the greatest but it will be ok.
Good Luck
2006-07-03 09:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that eats EVERYTHING, if its laying around, he eats it. He's been ok..I mean, I find some decorative poops in the litter box sometimes, but I try to keep things I know he will go after, put away. I think, most times, things like this will just go through the system. If you haven't noticed that, I think you will have to find a vet. I know its expensive:-( I have many animals, and its very difficult when one gets ill..vets are sooooooo horribly expensive:-( I think the problem that could arise, is the string getting caught around something and causing a blockage of some sort. I hope he starts feeling better soon. Keep a close eye on him & good luck.
2006-07-03 09:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Catherine n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should pass, either in the front or in the end. Is he still pooping? If so, he'll be OK and it'll eventually pass. When it does, he might be freaked out and you might have to "assist" by pulling the string out of his back end.
Also use hairball remedy. Unfortunately, I don't know if you can use it at the same time as a laxative. It might say on the package.
If he can't poop, you need to get him to the vet because he has an obstruction. He'll start vomiting and have a bloated belly and act sick if he does.
2006-07-03 09:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch him carefully. If he starts acting stranger (than normal) you need to take him into the vet. From experience with a cat who swallowed a rather large portion of yarn, it can be costly. watch his litter box for signs of the yarn. If he seems to have passed the yarn then he should be OK. If you don't see it within a few days it could be caught up in his intestines. As the case with my cat. About $500.00 later and a huge surgery to remove it he was back home and playing as usual.
2006-07-03 09:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by vicious_bitch2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT pull the string out, that will only make things worse....the string could be blocking his intestines. This is a very serious problem and if he has stopped eating you need to take him to the vet now. He may need surgery. Find a vet that will set you up with a payment plan, but take him in right away.
2006-07-03 09:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs vet care NOW. The yarn will act like a saw in the intestines. Like you can use dental floss to cut cheese and clay. Same thing happens in the intestines!!
This is an emergency!!!!
Call the SPCA and animal control, they sometimes have low cost vet care. If not ask them for suggestions, they get calls like this a lot. If they can't help, start calling around veterinarians in your area, explain the situation, and ask if they have payment programs.
DO IT NOW!! I can't say enough, This is an EMERGENCY!!
2006-07-03 09:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry!!! If your kitty is breathing he will be fine, I have an older cat that eats my string all the time, and usually in a day or two he has everything strung up when it comes out the other end. Just watch carefully to make sure he breathes normally, if it gets caught in the windpipe is when you should panic. Hope he gets better!
2006-07-03 09:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to a kitty my parents used to have. Take him to a vet: Chances are very good that your kitty needs surgery. And if your vet wasn't willing to talk to you- and pay attention to what you are saying- Find A Different Vet. There's at least one quack I know of out there that has no business having a license.
2006-07-03 10:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the S.P.C.A. or your local animal shelter. They should be a ble to help you or at least they can tell you what you should do. Call another vet clinic. They should give you some advice if you let them know you don'tr have the money to bring the cat in for an exam.
2006-07-03 09:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by wolfribbon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call around to different vets - there's often free or low-cost clinics out there. Or, find one that'll work out a payment plan with you. You've got one sick kitty. The string can get caught in his intestines and get tangled.
2006-07-03 09:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋