My large dog ate cooked chicken bones from the trash. Will he be okay?

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My dog ate a good amount of cooked chicken bones out of the trash can while we went on a morning run. He is a large boy, about 100 lbs. Will he be okay? What do you recommend? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 97 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, that's not good that Tank ate those chicken bones! Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do for him now but just monitor him. It's not recommended to induce vomiting at this point in time, as too much time has passed since he ate the bones. In addition, it's not recommended to induce vomiting in a dog who ate bones because they can easily become stuck in the esophagus. He is a big boy, and depending on how many bones he ate, there is a chance they could pass without problem but there is also a chance they could cause an obstruction and/or perforation of the intestines. Cooked bones splinter easily in the intestinal tract, thus potentially leading to the perforation of the intestines. Closely monitor him for at least the next 72 hours. If you see any vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, diarrhea, constipation, bloody diarrhea, or blood in his vomit, take Tank into the vet immediately. I would monitor his feces for signs of the bones, and if you don't see any pass in the 72 hours, also take him into the vet. Hopefully, they will pass without problem and definitely keep a close eye on him over the next couple of days. I hope this helps!

My large dog ate cooked chicken bones from the trash. Will he be okay?

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