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My cat ate fish and is making weird sounds. Could a bone be stuck?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 14 lbs

My son diced up whitefish in tiny pieces from our local seafood restaurant for both cats last night the size of rice so they could have a treat . Peapumpkin has acted like something is stuck in her throats and I wondered about bones . We ate it too and didn't find any never do but this has never happened the numerous times we have fed them this before . She's making a weird sound in her throws at playing ok seems breathing regular not rapid drinking water just not eating anything since the fish.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2017

Yes, it is possible there is a bone stuck in Peapumkin's throat if she's making weird sounds and not eating. I would have her seen by a vet right away, as if she does have a bone stuck in her throat, it will need to be removed ASAP.

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