Why can a swallowed piece of string be so dangerous for a cat?

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  1. It can make the intestines bunch up
  2. It melts into the blood
  3. It dissolves in the stomach

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References

  1. International Cat Care, Cats and foreign bodies icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-foreign-bodies Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Cats and foreign bodies icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-foreign-bodies Checked 2026-10-10.

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