What Happens If a Cat Eats Raw Chicken?

Raw chicken is high in fat and protein, and fed in moderation it can add nutrition and improve a cat’s appetite. However, raw chicken can also carry parasites, bacteria, and viruses that threaten the cat’s health and easily cause gastroenteritis, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Raw meat is also harder to digest than cooked meat; a cat with a sensitive stomach may suffer indigestion afterward. If you want to feed chicken, it is best to cook it first, and choose boneless chicken breast or thigh meat to avoid the bones scratching the cat’s throat or intestines.