Can Cats Eat Turkey Bones
Also great for teeth.
Can cats eat turkey bones. Choking can be a concern with dogs who gulp bones without chewing them thoroughly. You should know that garlic and onion are on the no-no list for pets. Photography by Bochkarev Photography Shutterstock.
Chewing bones is natural for cats and consuming the bones of other mammals helps to transfer calcium and other important vitamins into the cat that has eaten it. Its tough to say if you should cut lengthwise. Start with the simplest version from your leftover turkey bones then customize next time with bones from chicken or other meat.
At this point if your cat is acting fine your best course of action is to just keep a close eye on him over the next few days for vomiting diarrhea straining to pass stool lack of appetite or lethargy. If your cat is lucky enough not to get one of the splinters stuck in their throat the bones can cause. Larger poultry necks can also be cut into smaller easy to handle pieces.
Raw bones are richer in nutrients easier to digest and much safer for your cat to eat compared to cooked bones. Sharp splinters of undigested bone can pass through the stomach and into the intestine where they are likely to perforate the intestinal wall. If its lengthwise some of the bone will not be covered with soft meat as it goes down the.
This means that meat and meat by-products are an absolute necessity for your little tiger. Turkey necks are thick. Do not allow the cats to eat too much because like most things that are not consumed in moderation may make them sick.
Its a great way to grind down their teeth. More than enough hours go into the roasting and the basting and after the feast has ended there are turkey casseroles turkey sandwiches and a variety of other leftovers to be consumed over the next days. Lets look at specific Thanksgiving foods that are safe for cats.