Should I just buy a big rubber tire and let him chew on that?
2006-11-01 12:21:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
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2006-11-07 11:40:07 · update #1
Chyeah.. Ermm.. That's not good Chicken boy...
2006-11-01 15:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
. My five year old cat, Scarlett, will eat a rubber band whenever she can locate one (even though I do my best to keep them out of sight) and, so far, has shown no ill effects. Your cat is probably fine but if you don't see the rubber band in your cat's litter box after a day or two, check with your vet. It's always better to be safe than sorry!
2016-03-28 04:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT let your cat eat rubber bands! They can become twisted in the intestines and kill your cat quick, fast, and in a hurry.
I highly doubt a cat is going to chew on a rubber tire. Just keep rubber bands away from him.
2006-11-01 12:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing - rubber bands, pony tail holders, deflated balloons, anything elasticy.
She seems to enjoy the texture or sensation of having something she can gnaw at - much like dogs with bones.
I'd love to find a kitty chew toy for her - I take the rubbery things away as soon as I find her with them, but she's a demon about finding things - even opening drawers in the kitchen and dressing room to get at stuff, if the drawers aren't shut tight.
Maybe a small doggie chew toy might work...or one of those dryer balls that look like blue porcupines?
2006-11-01 13:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Johnna L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.... String, twine, cord, ribbon, tinsel, rubber bands, dental floss, and similar items are potentially lethal/fatal to cats. When any of these are chewed and swallowed by a cat, it often becomes caught on the tongue or lodged somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. It continues to be carried through the tract by the natural actions of the digestive system. The taught pieces slices the intestinal tissues, causing severe infection and death if surgery is not performed in time. Sometimes the end of a foreign body can be seen in the cat's mouth or protruding from the anus, but many cannot be seen on examination. Your cat should be taken to a veterinarian immediately if you suspect that he has swallowed any of these or anything else that might cause damage. Please DO NOT PULL of these as this could kill your cat. Contact your vet as quickly as possible as this is life threatening.
Please the following article about the dangers of string-like substances:
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/pet_pourri/85248
2006-11-01 12:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Your cat may like the tecture of the rubber bands.
But as you have heard enough it's not a good idea to let him eat them. Put the rubber bands where your cat can not get them.
2006-11-01 12:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Person 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Katrina is right. You can't let your cat eat rubber bands or string because they will twist up the intestines and could, potentially, kill your cat.
And, adrift, yes, grass makes cats cough up hairballs. But not freakin' rubberbands and tinsel!!! That's sooo dangerous.
2006-11-01 12:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by yourelyingivebeenyou 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Buy some cat grass for him to chew on.
2006-11-01 12:31:23 · answer #8 · answered by raz p 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my cats eat them too. i had a big pile of hair rubberband next to my bathroom sink and the next morning they were all over my house half chewed up. dont feel bad, my cats are retarted too.
2006-11-01 22:37:02 · answer #9 · answered by lisa42088 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, cats chew on stuff that's long and thin (ie. rubber bands, grass, even christmas tree tinsle). It makes 'em caugh up hairballs.^^ Best thing to do is make sure your cat's been wormed and give it hairball food (IAMS has it).
2006-11-01 12:29:48 · answer #10 · answered by adrift feline 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋