One problem with this behaviour is your feline may turn to eating the plastic and this could result in a medical emergency with an intestinal obstruction. (halifaxveterinaryhospitalinc.com)
So there are any number of ways you can find yourself out of pocket in a medical emergency. (moneysense.ca)
One in 30 trips end in a medical emergency, and safety while traveling has become a growing concern. (medjetassist.com)