When cats eat rats do they eat the bone too?

Answer 1

Not usually.

at least for some cats.

My cat is quite happy to eat an entire rat, bones and all. By 6 weeks her kittens were doing the same. It may take 4 of them to finish one rat, but they certainly eat the bones.

Answer 2

Yes, cats can indeed eat bones, depending on your cats teeth and the size of the bone. Raw, meaty bones are said to be excellent as keeping a cat's teeth and gums clean and healthy due to the chewing action.

If your cat usually eats caned food the cat may not be used to eating something hard, so you should first give them pieces of raw meat, then gradually work them up to very small raw bones (such as a chicken neck or wing) then if you want you could let them try a little bigger size bone such as rabbit or chicken ribs. Never give your cat weight-bearing bones (such as chicken legs) as the bone is too dense, thus too hard for a cat to chew.

Answer 3

Cats should NOT be given cooked chicken bones under any circumstances. They are too brittle for them and can splinter in their throats leading to large vets bills. Many cats will not just rip the meat of the bone and will chew on, and swallow it. Supposedly they can eat raw chicken bones as they are less brittle, and therefore have a smaller chance of splintering. However, as it is not an essential part of their diet, and there are many alternative treats for them in the stores, it is best to stay clear of giving them bones altogether.

Answer 4

Yes, of course! Cats eat ALL of their prey, including the bones which gives them vital nutrients such as calcium. A cat's digestive system can quickly and easily break down raw meat and bone, especially very small bones from prey such as a rat.

Answer 5

Yes, many cats love chicken! They can eat pieces of cooked unseasoned chicken as a treat, or even raw. It would be advisable to limit feeding any processed chicken though, due to the high salt content and added preservatives and other chemicals that might harm the cat over time.

Answer 6

i saw my cat eat an entire rabbit the other day... no problems so far

Answer 7

No. They like feathers, though.