{"id":45,"date":"2026-05-03T00:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mewmeltt.com\/?p=45"},"modified":"2026-05-03T00:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:01:10","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-cat-ate-dental-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mewmeltt.com\/?p=45","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Cat Ate Dental Floss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"545\">Did you catch your cat chewing on or swallowing <a title=\"8 Smart Tips to Make Your Cat TikTok Famous\" href=\"https:\/\/mewmeltt.com\/?p=43\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"443\">dental floss<\/strong>?<\/span><\/a> While it may seem harmless, ingesting <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"508\">string-like materials<\/strong> can be extremely dangerous for cats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"632\">Here\u2019s what you need to know and do <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"598\">immediately<\/strong> if your <strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"631\">cat ate dental floss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"684\">Why Dental Floss Is Dangerous to Cats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"829\"><strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"702\">Dental floss<\/strong> is a form of <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"739\">linear foreign body<\/strong>, meaning it\u2019s a long, stringy object that can cause serious internal damage if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"856\">When ingested, floss can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<li data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"887\">Wrap around the <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"885\">tongue<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1003\">Become lodged at one end (e.g., under the tongue or in the stomach) while the rest moves through the intestines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1091\">\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1091\">Cause the intestines to <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1042\">bunch up<\/strong>, leading to <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1089\">intestinal blockage or rupture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1136\">Lead to <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1136\">life-threatening complications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1173\">What to Do Immediately<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1863\">\n<li data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1340\"><strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1203\">Do NOT pull the floss<\/strong><br data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\" \/>If you see dental floss hanging from your cat\u2019s mouth or rear, <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1287\">do not pull<\/strong> it. You could cause severe damage to the intestines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1402\"><strong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1369\">Monitor for symptoms<\/strong><br data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\" \/>Watch your cat closely for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1418\">Vomiting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1442\">\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1442\">Loss of appetite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1458\">\n<p data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1458\">Lethargy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1481\">\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1481\">Painful abdomen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1514\">Constipation or straining<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1546\">Diarrhea or bloody stool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1714\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1579\">Call your vet right away<\/strong><br data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\" \/>Even if your cat seems normal, contact your <strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1657\">veterinarian immediately<\/strong>. Early intervention is critical and may prevent surgery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1863\">\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1863\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1766\">Do not induce vomiting without vet approval<\/strong><br data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\" \/>For string ingestion, vomiting may make things worse. Follow your vet\u2019s guidance carefully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/39\/5d\/0b\/395d0bba201fb49f38490f8875163cdf.jpg\" alt=\"Story pin image\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1899\"><strong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1899\">Diagnosis &amp; Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1924\">Your vet may recommend:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1977\"><strong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1937\">X-rays<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1955\">ultrasound<\/strong> to locate the floss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2022\">Monitoring if your cat shows no symptoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2104\"><strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2038\">Endoscopy<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2053\">surgery<\/strong> if the floss has caused a blockage or entanglement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2109\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2134\"><strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2134\">Prevention Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<li data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2209\">\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2209\">Keep <strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2173\">dental floss, thread, yarn<\/strong>, and similar objects out of reach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2249\">Use covered trash bins in bathrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2315\">Supervise your cat during grooming routines or craft activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2320\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2547\">&#x1f517; Reference Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/doggeto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Doggeto<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2661\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you catch your cat chewing on or swallowing dental floss? 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