2007-02-27 21:11:35 · 7 answers · asked by Pearl 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
cat and other animals can choke, however it is less likely. Humans have an epiglottis, which is basically a valve in our throats that keep us from inhaling food. in humans however it is smaller and less effective, this is thought to be a by-product of the ability to speak.
2007-02-28 03:12:01 · answer #1 · answered by Fire_God_69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans only have trouble if fish bone gets stuck in throat.
Tinned cooked salmon, tuna and sardines are easily ingested by Humans.
I would suggest cat food fish bones are similar to tinned cooked fish.
Think cats would have just as much if not more difficult should a large cod rib bone get stuck in their throat.
2007-02-27 21:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why is it you assume cats don't choke? They do. Call your vet for confirmation.
If you are gonna feed cats fish caught from the wild I suggest you clean it properly and cook it.
2007-02-27 23:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do choke. Your not meant to give any animal small bones as they get stuck in their throat!
2007-02-27 21:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by chloe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because cats chew their food. most humans dont chew properly so the bones are not broken down enough. try chewing food till it becomes paste then swallow it.
2007-02-28 09:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe on that statement cats can choke of it. I see lot of them.
2007-02-27 21:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by briggs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if you're a "Blackfish" (Tautaug), you have an extra set of "Crusher" teeth in your throat to crush, crabs, clams, and fish bones into powder.
2007-02-27 21:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋