My dog has diarrhea after eating a steak bone. Vet or home care?

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I have a 17-20 lbs chihuahua/dochshund/???? Who I gave a steak bone with some meat and and a fair amount of fat on it, 3 or 4 days ago and she has had really runny foul smelling diarrhea ever since, she is still eating (she had started eating only once a day a few months ago which I figured is old age, she's approximately 10-14 yeare old) and she still wants treats so I don't think she nausiated, can I treat her at home with immodium and feeding her rice and boiled chkn or should she c a vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 17 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

That would certainly be my advise to you regarding Joy's diarrhea. As long as there is not obvious blood in the stool and there is no evidence of serious illness, I think treating her conservatively first is perfectly reasonable. I would definitely hold off on the treats for the time being and just stick with the chicken and rice. In terms of steak bones, you always want to avoid giving any cooked bone to a dog. They can splinter in the GI tract causing perforation or ulceration, resulting in disastrous consequences at times. Uncooked bones (such as parts of a raw diet) would be acceptable in small quantities as. If the diarrhea doesn't seem to clear up in another day or two or clinical signs broaden in some way, get Joy into the vet for a work-up. Hope this is helpful.

My dog has diarrhea after eating a steak bone. Vet or home care?

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