Not exact matches
The danger in this is that string - like materials can cause a dangerous
linear foreign
body obstruction that requires
surgery.
The back - and - forth sawing motion of the
linear foreign
body on the internal lining of the intestines often means that the intestines are significantly damaged prior to
surgery, making
surgery more complicated and healing more difficult.
If your veterinarian suspects a
linear foreign
body, your cat will need a
surgery referred to as an exploratory laparotomy.
Pets can easily die from eating this
linear foreign
body unless
surgery is performed.
If no
linear foreign
body is found on exploratory
surgery, your veterinarian will take biopsies of your cat's stomach and intestines to determine the cause of your cat's clinical signs.
When ingested this can become entangled within the intestines and cause a blockage, or become a
linear foreign
body, necessitating
surgery to remove the offending object from your cat's intestinal tract.
It can result in a
linear foreign
body and cause severe damage to the intestinal tract, often requiring expensive abdominal
surgery.