My dog ate bones and is constipated. Could it be a blockage?

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My dog ate some beef bones on Monday evening and has not been able to empty his bowels since Tuesday. I'm giving him laxative and enemas every six hours but it's not working. He's drinking plenty of water but not eating. He has made some improvement in that he's recouped a bit of energy. I'm worried a piece of bone is blocking his system. No local vets are open today, not even for emergencies. My dog is seven yes old. What can I do for him until Monday? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am sorry that Bethoven is having these issues. Unfortunately, if a bone is blocking Bethoven's system then it is likely in the small intestines and not in the colon, so laxatives and enemas are just making him uncomfortable and not helping. If he truly has a blockage from a bone, which is very possible with what you are describing, then surgery is the only option and without it he will unfortunately die. That is IF there is a blockage. Also, the longer the blockage sits the increased chance of a perforation, in which case he would develop a peritonitis which is MUCH more serious and very life-threatening even with surgery. If there is any 24 hour center, even if it is a drive away, I would recommend having him seen right away for some x-rays. If he isn't vomiting, and still eating, then a blockage is less likely. If this is the case, and he has good energy, is eating, not vomiting, then I recommend feeding small frequent meals of boiled rice, boiled/boneless/skinless chicken breasts for the next couple days. Best of luck with Bethoven.

My dog ate bones and is constipated. Could it be a blockage?

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