My cat ate a shoelace but seems fine. What should I do now?

Oh no! I would try to feed him a high fiber canned food to try bulk up his stool to help him pass it. Try a light canned food or talk to your vet about prescribing him some prescription high fiber canned food if they have any. My biggest concern with a shoe lace is that it can get stuck and cause the intestines to act like an accordion and eventually rupture if not treated. Unfortunately, there is nothing else that can be done at home to help pass it. Keep a close eye on him. If he starts to vomit or stops eating, I would try to find a way to have him seen by a vet. I hope this helps and he is able to pass it on his own.

Oh no, that's not good that Boone ate your laces. Hopefully these will pass without problem, but there is a chance they could become stuck in his GI tract and cause a linear foreign body. I would monitor him for signs of obstruction, which include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy. Should you see any of those signs, I would take Boone into the vet right away. If the laces becomes stuck, he will need surgery to remove them.

Oh no, Nina! Fortunately it was a small piece, but yes, this could still be a cause for concern for causing an intestinal obstruction. Closely monitor Nina for signs of vomiting, lethargy or a loss of appetite. If you observe anything abnormal, you will need to take Nina to a vet immediately for evaluation. Also monitor her stool to watch for signs of the hair tie passing. You may not see it, but it doesn't hurt to look to be sure that it passes. I hope that all goes well!

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Franklin. I'd just keep an eye on him for now. Since it is fabric, it may pass without problems. Monitor him for signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, or lethargy. If you see any of those signs, then he will need to see a vet. I hope this helps!

Hello, sorry to hear about Yin. I would recommend having your veterinarian assess Yin. String foreign material can be a cause of severe intestinal obstruction and damage. There is also the possibility that the string will pass on its own, but you would be taking a big risk. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Tape should not cause a problem, and it should pass in time. To be safe, monitor him for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and/or lethargy. If you see any of those signs, take him into the vet. Best of luck.

I would keep an eye on her for now. If she starts acting lethargic, vomiting, having diarrhea, becomes anorexic, or doesn't pass any feces at all, then I would take her into the vet immediately. Hopefully, this hair tie will pass without problem, but you can give her a teaspoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) to add more fiber to her diet to see if that helps her pass feces. I hope this helps!