Health & WellbeingMy cat ate Easter streamers and is hiding. When should I see a vet?
The problem with these streamers is that they can cause a linear foreign body, which leads to symptoms such as lethargy, anorexia, diarrhea, and vomiting. It could have been painful to have that streamer removed from his behind, which may be why Theo is hiding. I would monitor him for now, and if he hasn't passed any more streamers by tomorrow, I would have him seen by a vet for a physical exam and x-rays. If the streamers are causing a linear foreign body in his intestines, he will need surgery to remove them.
Updated on September 24th, 2025