My cat ate a bird. What health issues should I be worried about?

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Miss Deighomay hunted and killed a bird this morning. I didn’t know she had it until I saw the feather evidence. Which means she must of devored the whole thing!! Is there anything I really need to be worried about? I know that it’s normal for cats to hunt and kill small animals. She’s fully vaccinated, and is really healthy all the way around. Is this something I need to even worry about? Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female | 15 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would recommend that you monitor her for signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction such as vomiting, nausea and/or abdominal pain. If any of these are observed, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, she could be just fine. Have a great day!

My cat ate a bird. What health issues should I be worried about?

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