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String Still in Stomach

Cat Ingested String (Linear Foreign Body): String Still in Stomach

Cat caught very early with string still in the mouth or stomach that can be removed endoscopically.

Typical Cost Range (String Still in Stomach)

$1,500 to $3,000

Based on national average veterinary pricing for string still in stomach of cat ingested string (linear foreign body). Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.

How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation

This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.

What Treatment Typically Looks Like

General anesthesia, oral exam, endoscopic removal of string from the stomach, IV fluids, and overnight observation.

After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.

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Other Severity Levels

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Single Enterotomy

$3,000 - $4,500

Linear foreign body in the intestines with a single enterotomy incision and no intestinal damage.
Multiple Incisions or Resection

$4,500 - $6,000

Delayed presentation with multiple intestinal incisions or resection needed because the string sawed through tissue.

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