If this is what we call "rubber bands" -- then, yes, this is very common
(and very dangerous).  Rubber bands can become wrapped around a cat's
intestines, so (for future reference) it is important to dispose of them in
some way that the cat cannot possibly get to them.  I would call the vet,
but he will probably tell you to watch the cat closely to see if the item is
"naturally" eliminated.  Fortunately, that is probably what will happen.

MaryL

Hopefully, they'll go through his system.  If he starts to act the least bit
off color, make a vet appt. for him immediately.  Rubber bands can do a
nasty number on a cat's intestines.

I keep rubber bands/elastics out of my cats' reach hidden away in snap-top
boxes (old Altoid tins), because they find them fascinating & if given the
opportunity, would chew on them & perhaps swallow them.

Good luck!

Cathy

My Benny has a fascination with anything resembling elastic too. I'd
watch him closely the next couple of days to make sure he's eating,
drinking, and eliminating properly. If he starts to vomit or can't keep
down any food or water, bring him in right away.

Rene

It should pass.

Fatass eats tinsel and easter grass.  Then it comes out in long strings
on the other end.  No more of that in the house.

Bluesman

When my Lucy swallowed 2 feet of tangled fishing line, the vet gave her
a big dose of hairball goop, said to feed her double rations of food,
and watch (check) every bowel movement. I think it was the 3rd day when
she passed her "poop necklace" without incident, but you
should heed all the warnigs about vomiting, not eating, etc in case an
obstruction develops.
Good luck!     Paulette

-> Has anyone elses cat ever gobbled down an elastic?  My cat just did this
-> last night.  My son hung 2 of them on his door knob and my black cat managed
-> to get them off.  My younger cat gobbled them up while we were trying to pry
-> open his mouth to grab them.
->
-> Will he be able to pass them or should we take him to the vet?  He seems
-> happy and playfull right now.

I have used rubber bands (elastics) to play fetch with a couple
of my cats. I/We prefer the real fat ones that are used to hold
stalks of broccoli together at the grocery store. The cat will
listen for the "flick" sound. I always shoot the rubberband at
a wall or other surface, so they can hear where it goes. Then
they go get it and bring it back to me so we can do it again!

I've had cats swallow the thin rubber bands and pass them with
no problem. In fact, I didn't know they'd eaten one until I
scooped the cat box. But keep a close eye on your cat for a few
days. If he quits eating, see a vet ASAP.