My cat swallowed a chicken wing bone. Will she be able to pass it?

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My cat swallowed one of the bones from a flat chicken wing whole. She weighs about 15 ounces and eats constantly due to hyperthyroidism. I'm worried she won't be able to pass the chicken bone. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 17 years and 9 months old | 2 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The biggest concern with the wing bones is that they can be quite sharp so there is a chance it could pierce the gut on the way through, and also the chance it could get stuck. If you could get her to a vet within 30mins of eating it they could try making her sick to bring it up, but there is potential to damage the oesophagus. Aside from that all you can really do is wait and keep a close eye for signs of an issue. Feed her plenty to keep bulk to her faeces. If you notice her getting dull or tender, not going to the toilet or not eating, get her straight to the vet.

My cat swallowed a chicken wing bone. Will she be able to pass it?

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