10/12/2025
Tinsel is surprisingly strong and can become lodged under/around the tongue and can act as a tournique cutting off blood supply to the tongue, if swallowed it can also cause choking or intestinal blockage.
Symptoms of tinsel ingestion in dogs and cats may include vomiting, loss of appetite, and changes in behavior. If wrapped around the tongue, it can cause them to claw at their mouth, excessive drooling, and distress trying to remove it.