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Cat swallowed a hair tie: what to do, signs of a blockage and when to see a vet

October 5, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore
Cat swallowed a hair tie: what to do, signs of a blockage and when to see a vet

If your cat swallowed a hair tie, call your vet immediately—even if she seems fine. Hair ties count as foreign bodies and can cause life-threatening blockages. Learn the danger signs, what vets will do, and how to prevent this common accident.

Categories Cats Tags blockage prevention, foreign body, pet emergency

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