What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much nylabones was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating nylabones, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Why these cautions matter
Cooked bones splinter rather than crumbling, and fragments can lodge in the throat, stomach or bowel, sometimes needing surgery to remove.
Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat nylabones?
NO — do not feed. Nylabones are synthetic chew toys, not a food item. There is no reliable veterinary data on their digestibility or toxicity if ingested. Because of potential choking or gastrointestinal blockage, treat them as non‑edible and keep out of pets’ mouths unless specifically designed for chewing.
What if my cat already ate nylabones?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of nylabones eaten and your cat's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If nylabones was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of nylabones for cats?
There is no accepted safe dose of nylabones for cats; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can cats have nylabones?
nylabones is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than nylabones for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — Spinach or Tofu carry none of the risk that nylabones does, and they work better as an everyday treat.