Can cats or dogs eat raw chicken bones?
Cats: Do not eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Raw chicken bones carry a double risk. including sharp bone fragments that may pierce or block the digestive tract to the point of perforating the intestines and bacteria such as Salmonella or Listeria that contaminate raw meat/bones. Veterinarians clearly state that bones, whether raw or cooked, should not be given to cats and dogs. If you suspect your pet has swallowed raw chicken bones Watch for signs of choking, vomiting, or abdominal pain and see your veterinarian immediately. Do not attempt to reach into your throat as this may cause the bone to cut deeper.
English nameRaw Chicken Bones
catDo not eat
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Choking or bone stuck in throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea (from bacterial infection)
- Stomach pain, lethargy, loss of appetite
- Difficulty passing bowel movements or constipation from bone fragments blocking the intestines.
Instructions
If you suspect your pet has swallowed raw chicken bones Watch for signs of choking, vomiting, or abdominal pain and see your veterinarian immediately. Do not attempt to reach into your throat as this may cause the bone to cut deeper.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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