My cat licked raw chicken. Should I worry about him getting sick?

If she only licked it and didn't eat any I wouldn't be too concerned. Signs to watch out for that she ate some and is now ill include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, blood in stool or vomit, or painful abdomen. If you do see those symptoms, a vet visit is best.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Just like you or I, licking a bit of raw egg could be harmless (just like eating a bit of raw batter), however you can always be unlucky and get a nasty food poisoning. So, likely your kitty will be fine, and I would recommend just monitoring for now. If your cat starts vomiting, is sore, weak, having diarrhea, then it might be gastritis or food poisoning from the egg, which would require some medications and a vet visit to fix up. Just monitor for now though, as likely it will be fine. Best of luck!

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Zeus. Most of these instances of a pet eating uncooked meat one time do not result in illness unless the meat was spoiled. In rare cases the meat is contaminated with bacteria such as salmonella or e. coli which can cause illness. I would recommend monitoring Zeus for signs of illness including vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and lethargy. If these signs occur he should see a veterinarian because he may need treatment with antibiotics, but hopefully Zeus will be just fine!

I'm assuming you mean she licked the packet, not kicked it. Just licking the packet will not harm Cassie, she should be fine. I'd be more concerned if she actually ate some raw bacon. I hope this helps!

Salmonella poisoning can be lifethreatening for several reasons - the infection can spread to the rest of the body (sepsis) and result in severe dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. If you believe that Furby is having any of these signs, he should be seen by a vet immediately for supportive care. He may need IV medications, and antibiotics depending on the bacterial infection (E. coli, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter can be to blame as well). I do not recommend giving Furby antibiotics for humans, as they may be toxic.

A lick of margarine should result in nothing worse than minor stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). This can usually be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve.

He should be fine, it's possible that he will develop a gastrointestinal infection but that is only if he ate a significant amount of cat poo, otherwise you are not likely to encounter any serious symptoms.