Yeah my cat recently swallowed my Fiances Pearl earrings. I called the vet and they just told me to keep an eye on her and her stools... oh joy... but anyways I was wondering if a pearl will dissolve in the acids of the stomach. I dont think it will but I was wondering if anyone might have some better idea or information to lead me to my answer! Thank You!
2006-11-21 01:09:32 · 7 answers · asked by tom 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
A pearl is made of calcium carbonate, the same material the oyster shell that produced the pearl is made of. Any carbonate is very susceptible to acid. The acid in a cat's stomach is not strong enough to completely dissolve a pearl, but it will certainly etch the surface so that it is no longer glossy.
2006-11-21 03:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the acid in your cats stomach is not strong enough to dissolve it. It should go right though but make sure it doesn't cause a blockage.
2006-11-21 09:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by ~Romantic_Dreamer~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all, if anything the stomach acid will destroy the pearl (if you're unlucky. The only danger would be if the earrings became lodged in the inside if the cat. then it would mean surgery for little tabby.
2006-11-21 09:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by mr_wobbly2001 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OH POOR KITTY I think that you should just keep a close watch on her and WUV HER AS MUCH AS U CAN *the fiance and the cat*LOL
2006-11-21 09:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Victoria Isabella 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep a close eye on the litter box and you may find a jem.
2006-11-21 09:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but I'd bet on it coming out in the cat's smelly poop! Good luck!
2006-11-21 09:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Luv My Corgi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No more than corn desolves in our stomach
2006-11-21 17:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by yp_kevin_eagle_river 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋