Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY
Also known as: Christmas Tinsel, Icicles, Garland Strips
Shiny Christmas decoration extremely attractive to cats. Causes same linear foreign body as string - intestines bunch up and perforate. One of the most common holiday emergencies. Can be fatal.
Symptoms within 12-48 hours
Linear foreign body, intestinal perforation, sepsis, death
NEVER pull tinsel from mouth or anus. Call vet immediately.
Tinsel visible from mouth or anus, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain
Emergency surgery required. Linear foreign body is surgical emergency.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.