My cat swallowed cactus spines!

[veggiegrl23]

Today I let my three cats out on the patio with me for a few minutes. Wouldn't you know that the second my back was turned, my overly curious adolescent kitty stuck his nose in my potted prickly pear cactus. :eek: He got a nose full of tiny spines! I managed to pull some of them out but he did lick and swallow a few. These aren't big thorns, they are like very tiny splinters. He seems fine but should I call a vet or will he be ok? I've gotten these stuck in my fingers before and they hurt. What should I do? I feel like I'm constantly calling the vet with questions (I have three cats and two house-rabbits) and I think she's starting to think I'm crazy and I need to get a life! Should I just watch him a see what happens? Thank goodness I live just down the street from a Pet Emergency. I think I might need it someday with this crazy kitty.

Stephanie

[macassie]

I would call. If anything, it will put your mind at ease. Keep us posted!

[veggiegrl23]

I didn't call because he seems fine, and I have an appointment at the vet's today for my rabbits. I'll tell her what happened and make sure its ok.

[macassie]

Glad to hear he's doing well! Let us know what your vet says.