ALDI Süd is currently distributing small rubber figures that apparently have a magical effect on pets and are also quickly eaten.
Since this apparently happens more often than you would think, the Bielefeld Veterinary Clinic also warns against these emoji collectible figures:
https://www.facebook.com/Tierklinik.Bielefeld/posts/2470837886297055
The veterinary clinic writes about this on Facebook :
"DANGER!
URGENT WARNING! Emojis - Give away from a discount chain are apparently extremely dangerous for dogs. It is probably one of the ingredients that encourages the dogs to eat the figurines. Today alone, two patients were admitted who had swallowed emojis - several dogs have also been brought to us in the past few days.
All animals had to undergo surgery. Luckily with success. Make sure the emojis are out of reach of your dogs.”
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That is correct!
As colleague Kathrin in September , there was already a similar case in 2016 . Veterinarians often have to remove small objects, such as figures like this, from the intestines of pets.
ALDI Süd has already taken a position on this topic via social media:

Veterinarian Anke Meeuw also points out that all figures of this type, but also buttons for example, tend to end up in the cat's intestines. The size and texture of these figures are perfect for this.
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Conclusion:
Emoji collectible figures are not inherently dangerous.
However, if a cat swallows small parts, for example, there is a risk of intestinal obstruction, which could cause the animal to die.
If you pack the figures in boxes, make sure that your pet won't be able to open a locked box. Even small children could be tempted to swallow such a figure and potentially end up in danger.
Of course, this is not just limited to the emoji collectible figures, but also applies to all small objects, such as buttons and needles.
It is not exactly clear why cats in particular like these rubber particles - but it could be due to the size and the manufacturing material, the smell or consistency is particularly attractive to cats.
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