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Yesterday I bought my cat a balloon thinking that she would be very pleased to play with it. But, as expected, my cat broke the balloon and when I checked up on her, a piece of it had disappeared.

I asked my vet if I should be concerned that she may have ate it and what I should do, and he told me that I should wait and observe if her behavior changed. So far I haven't noticed any strange behaviour.

I'm very worried and I want to know if the material of a balloon can be digested by a cat, and if she can digest it easily.

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Balloon material cannot be digested by cats. It may be able to pass through her digestive system, but it may also cause a blockage. A blockage is a VERY SERIOUS problem that requires IMMEDIATE vet attention.

Symptoms of a blockage can include:

  • Vomiting
  • Anorexia (not eating)
  • Weakness/lethargy
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss

If your cat exhibits any of these signs, you should take her to the vet immediately.

In the future, do not allow your cat to play with balloons (or if you do, clip her claws beforehand and supervise her closely while she has access to the balloon).

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