My Dog Ate a Chicken Bone
We’re talking about one bone. Either the drummette or the “flat” which technically has two smaller bones (the radius and ulna). And in general a dog OVER 7 pounds. And in general, didn’t chew it.
How to tell it’s stuck and a BIG DEAL:
- Fever
- Depression
- Blood in stool
- Tender belly when pushed
- Hunch-backed stance
PROBABLY CAN STAY HOME | PROBABLY GO TO E.R. | REALLY: | |
Only ate one bone | Yes | Probably not. | A belly full of bones is a Big Deal. |
Dog is under ten pounds | Maybe stay home | Probably go. | Big dogs with ONE wing bone are almost always okay. |
Chewed the bone | Probably | Maybe | Chewing makes them sharp. |
Didn't chew the bone | Probably okay | Probably okay | NOT chewing leaves them streamlined |
Has a Fever | GO. It's stuck | GO. It's stuck | If NO fever: Okay |
No fever | Probably Fine | Probably Fine | If NO fever: Okay |
Depressed | Must Go to ER | Must Go to ER | If NOT depressed and is acting "fine": Okay |
Tender Belly When Pushed | Must Go to ER | Must Go to ER | If NOT tender: Okay |
Blood in Poop | Must Go to ER | Must Go to ER | If NO blood: Okay |
Vomiting Not Eating | Probably ER | Probably ER | If NO vomiting and appetite good: Okay |
Odds of Diarrhea | 20% | ||
Odds of Bone Getting Stuck | 3-5% | ||
Odds of pancreatitis | 3-10% | ||
Odds of nothing happening | 50+% |
