05/20/2026
A cat playing with string may seem harmless, but linear foreign bodies can quickly become a surgical emergency.
When string, ribbon, thread, or yarn becomes lodged in the gastrointestinal tract, the intestines can fold and bunch around the material, increasing the risk of perforation and life-threatening peritonitis.
Our latest blog from Dr. Neil Shaw, covers:
Common clinical signs
Important radiographic findings
Intestinal plication patterns
Conditions that can mimic obstruction
When surgery is necessary
The article also includes real feline abdominal radiographs demonstrating classic linear foreign body patterns and progression of disease.
Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04hjG1W0