13/10/2026
🚨🦴 ANOTHER BONE. THIS TIME, A CAT! 💔🐱
Gerda Groenewald from the ELM team noticed a cat behaving strangely, while doing their welfare rounds.The owners were unaware that something was wrong, but we new something wasn’t right.
The ELM team managed to catch the cat and investigate — and what did they find?
😢 A CHICKEN BONE LODGED BETWEEN THE ROOF OF THE CAT’S MOUTH!
Just imagine the pain and discomfort this poor cat must have been experiencing.
💔 How long would this have gone unnoticed if ELM hadn’t stepped in?
Thankfully, the ELM team managed to remove the bone and send the cat on its way.
But this raises a serious question: how many animals are suffering because we think bones are harmless treats?
🦴 Bones can be dangerous to BOTH dogs and cats. They can become lodged in the mouth or throat, cause injuries and make eating or drinking extremely painful.
🙏 Please think twice before giving your pets bones, especially chicken bones. Cooked bones can splinter, and bones of any kind can cause serious problems.
🐾 Watch your animals closely. Changes in behaviour, difficulty eating, drooling or pawing at the mouth may be signs that something is wrong. Seek veterinary help if you notice these symptoms.
❤️ Sometimes, saving an animal starts with simply noticing that something isn’t right.
ELM Project – Every Life Matters. Every single one. 🐾💙
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