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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Tinsel

Also known as: Christmas Tinsel, Icicles, Garland Strips

household • other
Toxic compound: None (mechanical obstruction)

What Happens

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.

Timeline

Symptoms within 12-48 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Linear foreign body, intestinal perforation, sepsis, death

Do This Right Now

NEVER pull tinsel from mouth or anus. Call vet immediately.

When to Worry

Tinsel visible from mouth or anus, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain

Vet Consultation

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.