

The moderators of this subreddit are not responsible for any medical advice given and we suggest that you don't follow or post it. Reposts are allowed (and crossposts are too, don't confuse them!), within reason. Why What can we do further Is there some medical issue involved Bella is a 4-year-old domestic short hair indoor cat. Unfortunately, she constantly seeks out plastic and sometimes finds some.

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