My cat ate a piece of foam from her new cat tree - emergency vet time??

Hey everyone, freaking out a bit here. My 3-year-old tabby Mittens just chewed off and swallowed a small piece of the foam padding from her new cat tree (the kind with the fuzzy covering). It was about the size of a nickel. She seems fine right now - eating, drinking, using the litter box normally - but I'm worried about blockage or toxicity. Should I rush her to the emergency vet or wait and watch? The foam seems like regular upholstery foam, not memory foam. Help!

Not a vet, but with my reptiles, foreign object ingestion is ALWAYS a vet visit. Their systems are more delicate, but cats can have blockages too. I'd call your vet or an emergency line ASAP - they can tell you if it's 'monitor closely' or 'get in now.' Better safe than sorry, especially with foam that could expand or cause internal issues.

Oh no, poor Mittens! With my senior rescues, I've had a few scares like this. One of my dogs once ate part of a stuffed toy. The vet said to watch for vomiting, lethargy, or no bowel movements. Since she's acting normal, you might not need the ER yet, but definitely call your regular vet when they open. Also, check the cat tree manufacturer for foam type - some are treated with fire retardants that could be toxic. Not a vet, just speaking from experience!

NOT A VET but a worried dog mom who's been through this. My lab ate foam from a bed once. Emergency vet said small pieces can sometimes pass, but they monitored him. Key signs: if she stops eating, vomits (especially repeatedly), seems painful when you touch her belly, or doesn't poop in 24-48 hrs, go immediately. Since it just happened, you could call an animal poison control hotline (they charge a fee) for specific advice on the foam. Keep us updated!