Is it normal?

Question
There is this cat that comes to my house. So I took him in. He
looks like in good health condition but when I pet him his rib bone seems to pop out. Is that normal?? He doesn't seem to feel any pain or anything.

Answer
Elizabeth,

Does your cat have a Siamese like pattern (color on the paws, face, ears, and tail with blue eyes)?  Is what pops out in the chest area, or truly a rib?  Some Siamese cats and cats who have come from Siamese have a part of the sternum that does not appear to be properly attached and pops out once in a while.

I am not a vet, but it sure sounds to me like a zyphoid that floats (in the sternum area).  I would double check with your vet to make sure that is what it is.  This is harmless for cats.  If it is truly a rib and there is any danger, your vet can tell you.

Best regards... Norm.