Cooking changes the structure of bone collagen, making cooked bones brittle so they can splinter into sharp shards rather than crumbling safely. These shards can cause choking, cuts to the mouth and throat, or injure the stomach or intestines further down the digestive tract.
VCA advises that treats, snacks and people foods together stay within 10% of a cat's daily calories, with the rest from a complete and balanced cat food. No source we checked gives an amount for this specific food, so ask your veterinarian about your own cat.
Cook plain, boiled or baked with no butter, oil, or seasoning, and remove all skin and bones before serving in small, bite-sized pieces. Raw chicken carries a risk of Salmonella and Campylobacter contamination, which can also spread to people in the household.
Raw chicken can carry Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can affect cats and the people handling it. Plain cooked chicken with the skin and bones removed is the more cautious choice.
It is best avoided. Skin and fat are very rich and can upset the stomach or trigger pancreatitis in some cats.
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Pet poison hotlines (24/7, US and Canada):
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435
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Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
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How we calculate results: This tool uses commonly referenced veterinary toxicity thresholds and food safety guidelines. Actual toxicity can vary based on your pet's size, health status, and exact substance consumed. These results are estimates only and do not replace a veterinary assessment.