If the kitten is eating plastic by mistake, stop it immediately, then open the cat's mouth to observe whether there is any plastic residue, and continue to observe whether the cat's appetite and mental state are normal; if the cat has swallowed the plastic and is foaming at the mouth Symptoms, there is a high probability that symptoms of intestinal foreign body have already appeared, and you need to go to the hospital for X-ray examination and surgical removal as soon as possible.

What to do if a cat accidentally eats plastic

If the kitten is eating plastic by mistake, stop it immediately, then open the cat's mouth to observe whether there is any plastic residue, and continue to observe whether the cat's appetite and mental state are normal.

If the cat has swallowed plastic and accidentally ingested smaller pieces of plastic or plastic film, first focus on observation. At the same time, you can use drugs that promote intestinal peristalsis to help expel foreign bodies. Pay attention to the cat’s recent defecation. Has the plastic been drained? If the cat accidentally eats a lot of plastic lumps, the cat generally cannot excrete them on its own, which may easily cause gastrointestinal obstruction and vomiting. Then it must be taken to the pet hospital for X-rays or barium meals to find the location.

If it is discovered in time, you can try inducing vomiting or endoscopic removal. If discovered late, surgery may be required to remove it. If the cat continues to eat plastic bags in the future, it can be suspected that the cat is deficient in trace elements, and the owner can appropriately supplement the trace elements to the cat. Usually, owners at home should pay attention to keeping small things away to prevent cats from accidentally eating them and causing problems.