“I thought it was just a piece of wood”: why a grease-soaked skewer left near the barbecue is a danger cats never resist

'I thought it was just a piece of wood': why a grease-soaked skewer left near the barbecue is a danger cats never resist

A grease-soaked bamboo skewer left cooling by the barbecue smells like a feline feast to cats—but swallowing one can trigger a emergency vet dash. From splintering shards puncturing the gut to string that saws through intestines, this garden hazard poses dangers pet owners rarely anticipate.