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My cat licked raw chicken. Should I worry about him getting sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old

Cat was licking at some raw chicken left out on the cutting board after dinner. Is anything bad likely to happen?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 22nd, 2016

It is not likely that your kitty will get sick from that . If your cat is healthy and strong there is hardly any chance that, even if there were salmonella or campylobacter bacteria on the chicken, he will get diarrhea or otherwise ill. I would not worry.

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    Answered By Katie S

    Certified Dog Trainer

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    If your kitty isn't used to raw food, he may experience some GI upset. If he begins to vomit or have diarrhea, fast him for 12 hours, then get him started on a bland diet of boiled (cooked) chicken and plain white rice until he is able to manage that, then transition him back to his normal diet.

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