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mamakat

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Last night was the first night I let the cats roam the house when we went to bed. We had chicken for dinner, rotisserie, and I put the bones in the garbage after dinner. This morning I saw that someone got in to the garbage and pulled the bones out and ate parts of them
I know it can kill dogs because chicken bones splinter, so is it the same for cats? I feel terrible! Im so worried that while Im at work, one of them is dying from the chicken bone
I have a lid on my can, so Im not even sure how they got in there or who did it! I feel really rotten that Ive only had them about a week and Ive already screwed up.
 

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Just Keep an eye on them and at the slightest sign of distress call the Vet. I am sure they'll be fine!!
 

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Cats eat birds in the wild and are better able to digest bones than dogs. Dogs also seem to gulp their food so it isn't chewed very well. Keep a close eye on the kitties and if they are eliminating normally it should be OK. If they have problems it will be in the next two days.
 
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Thank you!! Thats a relief!
 

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While I'm sure they'll be OK, I just learned that when chicken bone is cooked, it causes them to splinter.


Just wanted to let you know.

How are they acting right now?
 
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