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My dog ate sand crabs and is sore when picked up. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered

My dog ate some sand crabs and when we try to carry him, it's sore to him!

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2017

Eating sand crabs can cause gastrointestinal issues, it depends how many he ate as well but it wouldn't surprise me is his abdomen area is sore. you should monitor him for vomiting, constipation or lack of appetite, if you see any of those happening in the next 24-48 hours- take Bubby to the vet in order to get him checked. in the meantime offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days.

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