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Are chicken bones OK for cats?
I just read another poster mention giving her cat a drumstick bone to
chew on. I used to give that to my cats, but a vet told me it wasn't good for them - he said slivers could become impaled in the mouth, throat, or even puncture the stomach or intestines. None of my cats had never had a problem (that I knew of) with it, but I wasn't willing to take chances, so I stopped. Trouble is, even though it's been two years, my cats still know the smell of chicken and beg and plead for some every time I make a chicken dinner. On top of that, we had to stop seeing that particular vet because his billing practices were suspect, and it has colored my whole opinion of him. Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to withhold chicken bones? ~Shelly~ |
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in article , ~Shelly~ at wrote on
10/19/03 1:07 AM: I just read another poster mention giving her cat a drumstick bone to chew on. I used to give that to my cats, but a vet told me it wasn't good for them - he said slivers could become impaled in the mouth, throat, or even puncture the stomach or intestines. None of my cats had never had a problem (that I knew of) with it, but I wasn't willing to take chances, so I stopped. Trouble is, even though it's been two years, my cats still know the smell of chicken and beg and plead for some every time I make a chicken dinner. On top of that, we had to stop seeing that particular vet because his billing practices were suspect, and it has colored my whole opinion of him. Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to withhold chicken bones? ~Shelly~ I believe its *cooked* chicken bones that are bade for both cats and dogs for this reason. Just a note, out dog once got a steak bone lodged between the inside of the top of her mouth, wedged between the teeth on either side. It was a bit of a trauma for all concerned. We stopped giving her any bones at that time. karen |
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If the chicken bone is raw, it´s ok, if it´s cooked, it´s not ok.
Avian bones may break as needles when cooked and cause problems. |
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If the chicken bone is raw, it´s ok, if it´s cooked, it´s not ok.
Avian bones may break as needles when cooked and cause problems. |
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Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to
withhold chicken bones? Cooked chicken bones get brittle and can easily break into sharp bits. Raw ones are supposed to be okay. Some say raw chicken is good for cats because it has natural enzymes which are lost in cooking. I personally don't give my cats any bones, better safe than sorry. I just give them a little bit of chicken cooked. The raw idea scares even though I know they eat raw food in nature. My last cat would sometimes go into the trash and eat an entire cooked chicken carcass. He ate all the bones but the legs and thighs which he'd just break in two and suck on. He never had a problem but I wouldn't recommend it. He was a stray street cat, stoumach of steel. |
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Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to
withhold chicken bones? Cooked chicken bones get brittle and can easily break into sharp bits. Raw ones are supposed to be okay. Some say raw chicken is good for cats because it has natural enzymes which are lost in cooking. I personally don't give my cats any bones, better safe than sorry. I just give them a little bit of chicken cooked. The raw idea scares even though I know they eat raw food in nature. My last cat would sometimes go into the trash and eat an entire cooked chicken carcass. He ate all the bones but the legs and thighs which he'd just break in two and suck on. He never had a problem but I wouldn't recommend it. He was a stray street cat, stoumach of steel. |
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In article , "~Shelly~"
wrote: I just read another poster mention giving her cat a drumstick bone to chew on. I used to give that to my cats, but a vet told me it wasn't good for them - he said slivers could become impaled in the mouth, throat, or even puncture the stomach or intestines. None of my cats had never had a problem (that I knew of) with it, but I wasn't willing to take chances, so I stopped. Trouble is, even though it's been two years, my cats still know the smell of chicken and beg and plead for some every time I make a chicken dinner. On top of that, we had to stop seeing that particular vet because his billing practices were suspect, and it has colored my whole opinion of him. Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to withhold chicken bones? ~Shelly~ Oops, that was probably me and it was irresponsible for me to be so vague about it. RAW chicken bones, wrapped in plenty of RAW meat, are minimally risky for a cat to eat. The long bones like drumsticks are riskier than non-weightbearing bones like backs, necks, and ribs. For ME and MY animals, the benefits of feeding meat on the bone (especially the benefits for oral health) far outweigh any risks. When in doubt, take your vet's advice. And, of course, there's nothing to stop you from pampering your kitties by offering a little of the cooked meat from your chicken dinner. I would never feed cooked bones of any kind, poultry or other, to my cats or dog because of the risk of splintering and the risk of blockage (cooked bones don't digest as easily as raw). -Alison in OH |
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In article , "~Shelly~"
wrote: I just read another poster mention giving her cat a drumstick bone to chew on. I used to give that to my cats, but a vet told me it wasn't good for them - he said slivers could become impaled in the mouth, throat, or even puncture the stomach or intestines. None of my cats had never had a problem (that I knew of) with it, but I wasn't willing to take chances, so I stopped. Trouble is, even though it's been two years, my cats still know the smell of chicken and beg and plead for some every time I make a chicken dinner. On top of that, we had to stop seeing that particular vet because his billing practices were suspect, and it has colored my whole opinion of him. Have I been denying them for no good reason, or should I continue to withhold chicken bones? ~Shelly~ Oops, that was probably me and it was irresponsible for me to be so vague about it. RAW chicken bones, wrapped in plenty of RAW meat, are minimally risky for a cat to eat. The long bones like drumsticks are riskier than non-weightbearing bones like backs, necks, and ribs. For ME and MY animals, the benefits of feeding meat on the bone (especially the benefits for oral health) far outweigh any risks. When in doubt, take your vet's advice. And, of course, there's nothing to stop you from pampering your kitties by offering a little of the cooked meat from your chicken dinner. I would never feed cooked bones of any kind, poultry or other, to my cats or dog because of the risk of splintering and the risk of blockage (cooked bones don't digest as easily as raw). -Alison in OH |
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From: "~Shelly~"
I just read another poster mention giving her cat a drumstick bone to chew on. I used to give that to my cats, but a vet told me it wasn't good for them - he said slivers could become impaled in the mouth, throat, or even puncture the stomach or intestines. None of my cats had never had a problem (that I knew of) with it, but I wasn't willing to take chances, so I stopped. Cats should never be given COOKED bones. RAW bones are fine. My cats are on a raw diet and do great with bones. But make sure you're giving bones that are manageable such as chicken wings, cornish hen or quail. I wouldn't recommend beef bones. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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