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my dog and my cat seem to have eaten tinsel is this a ...

Sent to Pet Experts December 27 2005 at 2:51 PM
   

my dog and my cat seem to have eaten tinsel. Is this a problem? I realize its not a good idea, but I need to know if this is serious.

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Age: 4; Male; Breed: domestic car

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December 27 2005 at 2:55 PM (3 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
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It could be a problem.

The concern with things like this is that they will cause an intestinal blockage. This is more common in small dogs than in large dogs.

You have two choices:

You can see the vet within one hour of the occurance and have the vet retrieve the tinsel before it has an opportunity to cause a blockage.

Or you can wait and see what comes out - literally. Some dogs will pass things like this on their own but a good number cannot. If you see vomiting, lethargy or diarrhea, you should rush to your vet right away.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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