The time Zeus ate 29 hair ties and lived to tell about it

[smart_blonde]

My dear cat Zeus recently found himself in quite the pickle. I have seen him time after time playing with my hair bands. I have a habit of taking out my pony tail and setting the band wherever I am...on the nightstand, table, whatever. He loves them. He's constantly playing with them. One day I noticed it disappeared. Could he have EATEN it? No way

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Hair ties

[anonymous]

My male fur baby, Reagan, had a UTI and crystals this past November. He had surgery so the vet could determine the type of stones. He was 14 months old. This week he had the same symptons and is now 16 months old. His urine tested positive for crystals and UTI Friday. Saturday we scheduled an xray to see if the crystals had formed stones yet. The vet called to tell me he would need to consult with radiologist on the stones but didn't appear to be any. However, what he could confirm is that he had hair ties in his stomach! They are not affecting now and surgery is scheduled Monday. I just monitor for GI issues. He did receive confirmation later Sat that he does not have stones. At least something positive for my kitty the last few days!
He and his sister, Emily, have always taken my hair ties and I always saw the playing w them. Often, they are in their water bowls along w a toy or two on occasion. I also never imagined they would eat them. As soon as I take the band out of my hair in the mornings one of them would take it and run. So... I Believe I've found ALL hair ties and they are tucked in my bathroom cabinet. I will take Emily to get checked this week as well