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Expert: Dear Tabbi - 6/19/2008


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hi just wanted to know what will happen to my cat because it just swallowed a piece of felt.... the piece of felt is around the size of an average pinky and i am very very worried about my cat!!!! PS my cat is only 9 months old

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Sebastian,

Put some butter or nayonnaise down the cat's front legs. The oil im either one will help  oil the digestive tract.

Give the a kitty treat of some canned sardines (in oil). You may give him some milk too.

Keep an eye on him that he isn't showing any signs of discomfort like crying, twising around, anything that would show signs of an intestinal blockage. If that happens he needs to go to the vet.

But I don't think he will have a problems. He should pass it ok.

Tabbi  

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