What should I do if a cat swallows foreign objects for 48 hours without reaction?

Pet 8:45am, 10 July 2025 99

1. There are foreign objects that are swallowed in the cat's feces. Foreign objects are excreted from the body along with the feces, and the cat does not clearly feel the invasion of foreign objects.

The type, size and location of foreign objects that cats swallow often determine the cat's reaction. Foreign objects that are not sharp and small in size enter the cat's digestive tract and may gradually be excreted from the body as the digestive tract peristalsis and feces are peristaltic. In this case, the cat's symptoms are mild. The owner needs to carefully observe the cat's feces, and clean the cat's feces if necessary to observe whether it is completely excreted.

This situation is an ideal situation. The owner should not take it lightly and believe that it will not cause any harm to the cat. In order to avoid the occurrence of infection, it should be taken to the pet hospital for medical treatment, take X-rays or use endoscopy to diagnose the condition.

2. No foreign objects were found in cat feces, and foreign objects may still exist in the cat's digestive tract.

Foreign objects exist in the cat's digestive tract, but do not cause obvious stimulation to the cat, and the cat will not have obvious reactions. In this case, the owner needs to send the cat to the hospital in time, observe the position of the foreign object through X-ray and other means, and take different disposal methods according to the position of the foreign object. If the foreign body is at the end of the digestive tract and the intestine is not blocked, intestinal moistening drugs (such as fructose) are generally used to help the cats discharge foreign bodies by themselves. However, if the blocked part of the foreign body is difficult to discharge by itself, surgical treatment is usually taken to remove the foreign body.

In short, if a cat swallows foreign objects, it is best to consult a pet doctor immediately, determine the type and size of foreign objects through X-ray and other means, formulate corresponding treatment plans, and wait for the golden treatment time.