猫がひもを食べた：緊急ガイド
ひも、毛糸、糸は猫の腸を切断する可能性のある線状異物です。目に見えるひもを引っ張らないでください—直ちに獣医師にご連絡ください。
今すぐやるべきこと
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Step 1: Call Your Vet Immediately
Contact your veterinarian right away. Note when the string was eaten and how much.
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Step 2: DO NOT Pull Visible String
If string is hanging from the mouth or anus, do NOT pull it. This can cause the anchored end to cut through intestinal tissue.
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Step 3: Check Under the Tongue
If safe to do so, check if string is wrapped around the base of the tongue. If so, this is an emergency — go to the vet NOW.
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Step 4: Monitor for Symptoms
Watch for vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, drooling, and inability to defecate. These require emergency surgery.
その背後の科学
線状異物（ひも、毛糸、糸、ティンセル）は一点で固定されるため特に危険です—通常は舌の下または幽門括約筋で—残りは正常な蠕動運動（腸の収縮）によって腸を通って引っ張られます。これにより腸がひもに沿って折りたたまれ（「プリーツ」）、張ったひもがワイヤーのように腸壁を切断する可能性があります。これにより穿孔、腹膜炎、敗血症、手術なしで死亡につながります。猫はトゲのある舌がひもを簡単にかけるため、特にかかりやすいです（AAFP、2023）。
よくある質問
Why is string dangerous for cats?
String is a "linear foreign body" — it anchors at the base of the tongue or stomach and the rest is pulled through the intestines as they contract. This causes the intestines to "pleat" (bunch up) and the string can cut through the intestinal wall like a wire, causing perforation, peritonitis, and death.
What are the symptoms of string ingestion?
Vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, drooling, visible string hanging from the mouth or anus, abdominal pain, and inability to defecate. If you see string, DO NOT pull it — this can cause more damage.
How is string ingestion treated?
Treatment depends on location. If the string is still in the mouth/tongue, your vet may cut it. If it has entered the GI tract, surgery is often required to remove it safely. X-rays and ultrasound help determine the best approach.