My dog ate a bone, now constipated with blood. Is it an emergency?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 1 day old | 40 lbs
I fed my 10month old staffie a raw bone yesterday afternoon and this afternoon. I took him out to do his business twice tonight and noticed he was constipated, and small amounts of blood was leaking from his bum. Is it possible the bone has caused damage or become lodged? Vets are shut until tomorrow morning, but I'm very worried for my little fella.
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Published on September 21st, 2017
It is likely that the bone is causing some constipation and obviously as the bone fragments try to pass they cause lots of inflammation and pain. If you have any lactulose or liquid paraffin at home you could give him two tablespoons three times a day mixed with a bit of food to ease the passage. I would definitely have him checked over tomorrow, starved from midnight in case he needs an enema or x rays. The fresh blood is indicating that the problem is in the lower tract of the gastro-intestinal tract so almost made its way out, however bones absorb a lot of water due to the high Calcium content, and can become extremely hard and difficult to pass. If at any times he should appear lethargic, vomiting I would try to get him seen earlier than tomorrow.
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Published on August 19th, 2017
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.
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