My dog ate a steak bone and has diarrhea. Could it be an obstruction?

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My 14 year old golden retriever ate a good bit, 4 inches perhaps, of steak bone, three days ago. Now with some diarrhea, and I have not noticed any normal bowel movements. Got me up twice last night to let him out, which he never does. I have cut back on his dry food somewhat. He has plenty of water. We have walked two miles every day. How likely is it that the bone has caused bowel obstruction? Anything I can do at home that might help? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 12 years and 3 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, it's not good that David ate that bone! Diarrhea can be a sign of obstruction, and it is likely that the steak bone can lead to an obstruction. I would take him into a vet immediately for x-rays. There's nothing you can do at home from him, if he does have an obstruction from the bone, he needs surgery to remove it. Please take him into a vet right away.

My dog ate a steak bone and has diarrhea. Could it be an obstruction?

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