My cat ate a bird. What health issues should I be worried about?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female | 15 lbs
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?
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Published on July 8th, 2019
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!
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Published on August 6th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be an issue as it may cause gastrointestinal upset and most importantly it can cause a gastrointestinal obstruction. I would recommend that you monitor her closely for signs of a gastrointestinal issue such as inappetence, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. If any of these are observed, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment then. Hoping for the best!
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