Chicken theif!

[kokogal]

I got up to get a napkin while eating lunch, and quicker then you can blink Baboo stole a chicken thigh bone from my plate. He then proceeded to run off with his prize dripping chicken grease all over my house . I wasn't able to get it from him before he swallowed at least 1 inch of thigh bone. I know many of you feed whole prey but while he gets raw meat as treats he has never eaten bone and he didn't seem to chew much before swallowing. Should I be alarmed of any bowel obstruction and any idea how long before it will pass?

 

[kokogal]

On the plus side he does seem very pleased with himself

 

[Patti]

Cooked chicken bones can be dangerous to cats, just keep an eye on him for the next few days.
He knew all that greasy fat was not good for you, he was just trying to keep you healthy!

 

[kokogal]

Uh no! What is it about cooking that makes the bones worse than when they are raw? Does it make it more brittle and prone to splintering?

My first reaction was to grab the camera instead of taking it away but that proved to be not so wise.

 

[Rafiki]

Yes, cooking makes the bones brittle and prone to splintering.

Definitely keep a close eye on him and get him to the vet immediately if he stops eating or pooping or seems lethargic in the next day or two. I tend to err on the side of caution (as is quite evident by my vet bills).