Can they eat it? / String, yarn, ribbon and tinsel
Can dogs and cats eat string, yarn, ribbon and tinsel?
Dogs
ToxicCats
ToxicNo. A cat classic: it saws through the intestine.
Hair ties, dental floss, sewing thread and tinsel. If you see string hanging from the mouth or rear, never pull it.
What to watch for
Vomiting, straining, no appetite, hiding, pain.
If they ate it
Same-day vet visit; it often needs surgery.
Toxic for dogs means: do not give it; if they ate it, call your vet or a poison line.
General information from veterinary guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, call your vet or a pet poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.