My cat ate KFC chicken. She's opening her mouth. Should I be worried?

Hello, Fried chicken is not ideal for out pets due to the high fat content. The cooked chicken bones typically do not cause an obstruction but in some cases do. As far as the nuts go, I do not know of any nuts that have been reported to cause toxicity in cats. If Gizmo has not had any vomiting or diarrhea, I would not be alarmed. However, if he remains lethargic, vomits, develops diarrhea or does not eat in the next 24 hours, I would advise you to have him evaluated by a veterinarian.

If she only licked it and didn't eat any I wouldn't be too concerned. Signs to watch out for that she ate some and is now ill include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, blood in stool or vomit, or painful abdomen. If you do see those symptoms, a vet visit is best.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sometimes if the foreign material is small enough compared to the size of the patient, it may be digested or passed in the stools. This will of course take 24-48 hours to be determined. You can monitor her closely for clinical symptoms that could indicate an obstruction such as nausea (lip smacking, decreased appetite and/or drooling), vomiting, inappetence, lethargy and/or abdominal pain. If you see any of those clinical symptoms, have her evaluated by a veterinarian right away. Otherwise, if she is acting normal, it is ok to continue to monitor her for now. She should be using the litter box soon. I really hope she is able to pass the foreign body. Good luck and have a good night!

A small as the bone is, I suspect they will be okay. Cats are less likely to swallow bones in large pieces than dogs . I would keep an eye on them and take them in if they seem sick. In the meantime you can feed them some extra dry food to help bulk up the contents of their gastrointestinal tract to help any bone bits to pass more easily.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Lily has not developed any gastrointestinal symptoms, like vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, lack of appetite there is nothing to worry about. The bones she ate have been digested by now.

Hello, unless he chokes on these bones he is not going to die immediately. Fortunately, chicken bones are digested readily due to their hollow make up. However, there is a chance that they may become entrapped in the small intestines and may cause damage to these. Over the next day monitor her for any vomiting, belly pain, or diarrhea. If you note any of these then you should have her evaluated immediately by a veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.

The biggest concern with the wing bones is that they can be quite sharp so there is a chance it could pierce the gut on the way through, and also the chance it could get stuck. If you could get her to a vet within 30mins of eating it they could try making her sick to bring it up, but there is potential to damage the oesophagus. Aside from that all you can really do is wait and keep a close eye for signs of an issue. Feed her plenty to keep bulk to her faeces. If you notice her getting dull or tender, not going to the toilet or not eating, get her straight to the vet.