I just got a new baby kitten and I'm concerned about it eating feathers. I bought it some toys that have feathers on them that I've realized are fairly easy to rip off. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what kind of complications can come if it were to eat one accidentally.
2007-11-23 13:01:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
They are built to eat birds..I'm sure a feather will do no harm
2007-11-23 13:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by .G. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do well to be cautious; what if the feathers are manmade and not natural? Plastics do not break down in the body, and there are many faux feathers out there. If she swallowed something like that, you would need to get her to the vet for surgery. Not pleasant, risky at her age and expensive. If the kitten is truly that young, you would do well to hold off on the feathers until she is grown and less inclined to ingest them. She's a BABY right now; she doesn't know! YOU are supposed to be the responsible one!
2007-11-23 13:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the feathers are attached to a real live bird which the Kitten may well devour, forget and toys with feathers or detachable parts.The same goes for little children.'s toys. A great toy is a ball of yarn with a lead string attached to a stick which Kitty can smack at its heart's content.
2007-11-23 13:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha, silly kitties. I freaked the first time one of mine ate a spider.
If the feathers are small, I wouldn't be too concerned. Just only let her play with the toys when you are around and pick up the feathers as soon as you see they've come off.
And consider getting a laser pointer ($10 at Spencer's). They are so funny chasing the light around. Mine come running when they hear the draw we keep it in open.
2007-11-23 13:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Medicgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE FOSTERS 10 KITTIES AND GOT HOME FOR ALL AND KEPT ONE, SHE IS SMALL AND ATE A STRING, THEN GLITTER AND NOW MAYBE A TOY WHICH HAD FEATHERS SO I GOOGLED ALL OF THEM AND WATCHING HER ARUND THE CLOCK. SHE IS NOT EATING TODAY FIRST TIME EVER, I HAVE BEEN KITTY PROOFING THE HOUSE BUT MUST HAVE NOT BEEN CAREFUL ENOUGH. IF SH E CONTINUES ON I WILL GET HER TO THE VET, SHE IS NOT VOMITING AND SHE IS POOPING. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DETERMINE IF SHE IS OK. HOW LONG DO I WATCH HER AND WHAT WOULD I LOOK FOR??????SORRY THIS IS A QUESTION NOT AN ANSWER. ANY SUGGESTIONS OUT THERE????
2015-12-14 08:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. One of my cats has a stomach problem. But it's not from eating feathers. She loves them. I would assume that when people in factories make these toys, they think about what the materials would do if a cat ate them. It seems it would be safe for cats to eat them, but I'm not a veterinarian.
2007-11-23 13:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by jbeamfrmaca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw, he looks only like my little guy! (he's 7 months previous now). His renowned toy is his follow feathers and a bell on the tip. he's taking it everywhere! it is so lovable gazing him drag it downstairs, particularly whilst he became into so tiny and it became into lots greater desirable than him! besides, nonetheless, do no longer problem =) he would be only positive along with his new toy. My older cat likes to lick the feathers off of his toys, and that i'm confident he's swallowed lots of the little bits. he's been only positive. sturdy success alongside with your kitty =)
2016-09-30 01:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋