Can cats have chicken bones

Answer 1

Never ever give a cat cooked bones, as they are brittle and splinter easily. The sharp edges can get lodged and can kill your cat!

However, raw bones are not as hard and brittle and a cat's digestive system (and teeth) are well equipped for crunching up and digesting very small bones (such as from mice, small birds and rats). As the kittens are so young, it is probably best to not give them any bones as their teeth and mouths are still rather small.

Answer 2

No, cats have cat bones, chickens have chicken bones.

Another Answer:
I believe the question meant "can cats EAT chicken bones?"

Yes, small uncooked bones such as chicken wings and necks are fine for cats to eat. Outside, a cat will eat all of its prey, including the bones. Small bones are easy to crunch up and provide the cat with calcium, and also helps keep the teeth clean from all the chewing. Strong stomach acids break down the bone very quickly.

However, never give cooked bones to a cat. Cooked bones are much more brittle than uncooked bones, and shatter and splinter into very sharp and jagged edges which can get lodged inside the cat.

Answer 3

Yes, kittens can eat raw meat and bones. Raw bones are not hard and brittle and a cat's digestive system (and teeth) are well equipped for crunching up and digesting very small bones (such as from mice, small birds and rats). A kittens jaws do need to be strengthened first - the best way to do this is to feed small chunks of raw meat and gradually increase the size until the kitten is able to chew these comfortably.

Chewing raw meat chunks, or even a small chicken wing (for bigger kittens and adult cats) once in a while is fantastic for their jaw muscles and also helps keep their teeth clean. Raw meaty bones are one of the only foods that will help keep a cat's teeth and gums clean and healthy as the meat rubs off any plaque and encourages blood-flow in the gums. This can be fed as a treat, or part of a fully raw diet.

Please note that it is ideal to always supervise a kitten (or cat) when eating meaty bones.