is there anything that i should do except taking him to an er, i cant efford it.
2007-11-11 18:17:46 · 11 answers · asked by Nora 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Two years my hubby got me a balloon bouquet for Valentine's Day. My now oldest kitty chewed a small piece of the curling ribbon. That little piece of ribbon caused both of us alot of grief!
She is a petite little kitty, 14 yo at the time and always only 6-7 lbs in weight. That little piece of ribbon caused a blockage. But her vet was not sure exactly where it was. She was so sick, he kept her for observation, did x-rays, etc. He was doing all he could to prevent exploratory surgery. Finally, he did the barium to try to locate the exact location of the blockage. Miracles do happen and the barium moved the ribbon. She was still a sick little kitty, but at least the blockage was gone.
This incident is when I learned of Care Credit. It is a credit card just for medical expenses, including veterinary. I applied online and was approved immediately. This card took away the worry of how to pay for Bonnie's treatment. It took away the worry when my oldest was diagnosed in renal failure. It has been peace of mind when there is an emergency with any of the kitties.
Please look into it to see if your vet accepts this card and take kitty to be treated. The link is below.
2007-11-11 20:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by Patty O 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How much ribbon? How long ago was it?
One of my cats has a bit of a thing for the curling ribbon, but at first, we'd never know he'd eaten it until he puked it out or passed it. There was an occasion where he was running aound with about 4 inches dangling out his rear, and my mom was able to gently pull it out without tearing out his intestines. I'd call the vet ASAP and ask what to do. And in the future, keep ALL kinds of ribbon where your cat can't get to it. For some reason some cats just really like to snack on the stuff. That fake plastic grass in easter baskets, too. My ribbon-munching kitty loves that stuff, too.
And I understand you concern about the cost, but sometimes it's just what you gotta do. Not having hundreds of dollars set aside for veterinary emergencies does NOT make you an unfit owner for your kitty.
2007-11-11 19:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Who's That Girl? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had a case like this this week on the vet scientific institution I artwork at. That cat recovered uneventfully after surgical technique. you should take the cat to the vet as distinctive issues can circulate incorrect. The ribbon will bunch up interior the intestines and may be able to reason a blockage. Get only before the problem by using having him into surgical technique until eventually now he's unwell from the ribbon. do no longer watch for your get to be unwell until eventually now you get it the help you know it desires. do no longer attempt to do away with THE STRING your self
2016-10-16 05:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This post gives me chills. My best hopes for your cat. This could be serious.
Now that you know that you're cat will eat ribbon, it's your job to keep all ribbon out of reach for your whole life. Or even better, stop using ribbon. A cat who has a peculiar taste such as this will indulge it every chance. I hope your kitty makes it through this episode, but be aware -- he'll do it again if he has the chance and you must make sure he doesn't get that chance.
2007-11-11 22:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Thinking Clearly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch and see make sure the ribbon comes out if not take her to the vet as soon as possible as the ribbon may have wrapped around the intestines my cat loved ribbon and no matter how far i went to keep it from her she would find some and eat it as well but it always came back out just keep an eye on her
2007-11-11 18:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by christine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No there isn't anything you can do. This is called a "liner foreign body" and are horrible if not treated. Call your regular vet in the AM, but if your cat is vomiting, it will become dehydrated fairly fast. At least call the ER vet and see if they can recommend anything, do they do billing? Can they recommend a humane society that might help?
2007-11-11 18:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by catsmeow150 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will need to take your cat to a vet. Ribbon, string, shoelace,..... will literally "tie-up" an animal's intestines. Ours too if we were to eat it. If your cat should poop some out DO NOT PULL ON IT!!!!!! Chances are you will pull out intestine. Give the cat about 5-8 hours to pass the entire length of ribbon, if you do not see it in that amount of time please take your animal in.
2007-11-11 18:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by dunno_101 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to tell you, but you MUST get your cat to a vet, whether you can afford it or not. Your cat will DIE a horrible, painful death if he isn't seen by a vet and SOON. He might even need surgery.
If you really can't afford it, you will need to surrender your cat to a shelter where they can take care of him. He is very, very sick and needs help.
Good luck.
2007-11-11 18:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by luvrats 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how much ribbon. Watch your cat tonight. If he/she can't make poop than he/she is blocked and you will have no choice but to go to the vet.
Please don't make your cat suffor a miserable death. Okay?
Meow!
2007-11-11 18:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas Watts 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Then you shouldn't have a cat. Ribbon can easily tangle up in a cat's intestines and KILL HIM. If you can't afford the vet take him a shelter. They'll take care of him and find him a more suitable home. Hopefully with someone who realizes that going online and asking questions of strangers is no substitute for veterinary care.
2007-11-11 19:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋