Kitty Help

BerthaDee | n/a | BerthaDee

[Finger Monkey]

A friend's cat appears to have eaten some reel to reel tape, said tape appears to be obstructing her digestive tract. Daisy, the cat, is now not eating, has been vomiting and is not drinking, and is lethargic. He, my friend, is taking Daisy to the vet this afternoon.

Does anyone now if reel to reel tapes are toxic? Or if it breaks down in stomach acid to some horrific toxin? Also, Daisy is QUITE large. Has anyone out there ever had surgery on an overweight cat? And how did the cat fair?

Thanks for any advice. I am glad FReepers (mostly) love kitties, and thanks to everyone who has welcomed me.

[Finger Monkey]

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[jennyjenny]

It depends on what was on the tape.

[NautiNurse]

Don't know whether the tapes are toxic. However, obese cats who stop eating will quickly succumb to fatty liver, a life threatening condition.

[Grammy]

Tapes are made from rust and plastic. Not toxic, but not helpful.

[al baby]

kitty cat Nixon

[cwiz24]

I hope the cat is OK...He may have to have surgery to remove the obstruction, but he should fare well if he has the proper vet...

[mowowie]

Grab an end and pull

[muggs]

Has anyone out there ever had surgery on an overweight cat?

I darn near had to have surgery because of an overweight cat.

Seriesly, my overweight cat has never had surgery since she got fat so I don't know. The vet said to keep her healthy because he doesn't want tangle with her.

[theDentist]

Doesn't taste toxic to me.

[lOKKI]

YOu need to take your cat to the vet. Even a fat cat can't live very long without drinking. Additionally with nothing to stimulate his digestive system he's not going to pass anything.

The tape itself is not going to be toxic, but whatever factor has caused him to stop eating and drinking is potentially fatal, and quickly so.

[oprahstheantichrist]

One of mine is obese, and when we adopted her, we were told she was spayed. She wasn't.

The surgery went fine, but I think a lot depends on the cat's age. The vet said there was "an inch and a half layer of fat below the skin. Also, there's quite a bit of fat in the abdominal area, around the organs. Sounds like there's not much choice though.

[Churchillspirit]

Sorry, can't answer your questions, but good luck with your kitty. I hope he recovers soon from his problem.

They do have nine lives you know!

[Churchillspirit]

He = she.

[fnord]

must be an older cat .. mine prefer CDs

j/k

[stuartcr]

Hope your friend has pet health insurance to help with the costs.

[So Cal Rocket]

Is your named Rosemary Woods, bychance?

[isthisnickcool]

Insert the cat into the tape drive. Close the tape drive door. Once the cat loads press the rewind button.

[Finger Monkey]

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[Finger Monkey]

I meant fare not fair. Sorry for the typo.