only x-rays reveal the mystery!

Cats are very sensitive beings, to the point of falling prey to anxiety and stress very easily for reasons that go unnoticed by even the most attentive owners.

Their suboptimal emotional state can quickly be reflected in behaviors that can be very dangerous for them general health.

Suspicious abdominal mass

The cat protagonist of this singular story was not well and his worried human took him from the veterinarian to visit him.

Everything was normal at the beginning of the physical exam, until they got him palpated the abdomen: There was a large, hard mass on the left side that the vet could not identify.

Apparently, the cat had a tendency to gnaw the carpet, but the owner had not told the vet that the cat had lost its appetite or was having difficulty passing the bowel.

Given the uncertainty of the situation, it was therefore necessary to make one radiography to see what was happening in the furry tummy.

Diagnosis: pica

The cat had swallowed at least 12 rubber bands and a hair band! But because the cat had ingested those inedible items?

It should be known that when cats eat objects that have nothing to do with food, it is usually because there is something worriessomething wrong in their daily life.

This phenomenon is known as pica: it is a compulsive behavior of cats linked to anxiety and stress. It can also result from nutritional deficiencies or medical problems.

If you see your cat ingesting fabric, plastic or thread, watch out! He is telling you that something is bothering him and he needs your help.

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