My cat swallowed dental wax, will he be okay?

This is about Bean, my fat and fluffy ragdoll cat. He just ate some dental wax (the stuff you stick on braces to stop them from scratching), not gum. I’m a little tipsy, but I’m worried about him because he’s really cute and fat and soft.

Give him a little pumpkin—it’s a good source of fiber and helps with digestion. Mr. Bean will probably poop it out faster and feel fine. Scritchy-scratches for the handsome boy!

Landry said:
Give him a little pumpkin—it’s a good source of fiber and helps with digestion. Mr. Bean will probably poop it out faster and feel fine. Scritchy-scratches for the handsome boy!

Thanks, I’ve heard about pumpkin. I’ll give it a try!

If you meant dental gum and it contains xylitol, call a vet immediately. Xylitol is very toxic to cats.

If it was dental wax, just monitor Bean closely. If you see vomiting, constipation, or loss of appetite, take him to the vet. Otherwise, he’ll probably poop it out!

Cassian said:
If it was dental wax, just monitor Bean closely. If you see vomiting, constipation, or loss of appetite, take him to the vet. Otherwise, he’ll probably poop it out!

Thank you! It was wax, not gum. I think he’s fine so far.

Dental wax is usually harmless if small amounts are ingested, but keep an eye on him. Any signs of distress—vomiting, lethargy, or constipation—call your vet ASAP. Source: I work in a vet clinic.

Bean will probably be fine—just a little dumb and a little cute. Keep an eye out for weird poops though. :laughing:

He’s dumb but cute. That’s all that matters. :joy:

Hadden said:
He’s dumb but cute. That’s all that matters. :joy:

Mood. This is exactly how I feel about my boyfriend.

A quick call to your vet won’t hurt, just for peace of mind! Bean is adorable and sounds like he’ll just poop it out, but blockages are always a small risk.

He’ll be fine—just a fluffy little idiot. Give him some extra cuddles.

No advice for Bean, but I just wanted to say your jeans are really cool, and I spotted that Nausea patch! Sick DIY vibes.

Phoenix said:
No advice for Bean, but I just wanted to say your jeans are really cool, and I spotted that Nausea patch! Sick DIY vibes.

Thanks! I made the patch myself. Hours went into those jeans lol.