My dog ate a bone. What symptoms to watch for and when to see a vet?

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Mike ate a bone which was in the yard dropped by bird.After that it ate some food.What signs of discomfort if any shld I look for & when 2 take 2 vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 2 months old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Monitor eating and pooping carefully for the next 3 days. Also watch for sleepiness, pain when you touch his abdomen, vomiting or diarrhea. It is a good idea to boil some plain rice and feed this to 'pack' the bone. Feed small frequent meals for the next few days. Any vomiting, pain in the abdomen, or not wanting to eat and you need to take him to a vet right away.

My dog ate a bone. What symptoms to watch for and when to see a vet?

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