Feb 24 2009
“My dog ate chicken bones!”
Chicken bones, like pork bones as you know, can be dangerous if they splinter internally. You want to first feed something which can help pad this problem, hoping that the bones can pass without puncturing anything internally. I would give a couple of pieces of bread for this, perhaps with a small amount of mineral or vegetable oil as well (not a lot to cause diarrhea, just enough to smooth the way down for the bread and bones, getting it out quicker).
Then, keep your eye on your dog the next few days for any signs that there is a problem.
Tiny drops of bright red blood in the feces may be noticed and this would not be unexpected. However, large amounts of blood, bleeding even when not defecating, dark colored blood, vomiting, not eating, regurgitating, lethargy and/or a bloated appearance are all signs that your vet should see your dog quickly in order to get these bones out.
Christine, LVT
