My dog ate cooked chicken wings and is sick. How long is the danger?

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Hi my dog managed to get hold of and ate 3 cooked chicken wings 24 hours ago, he was sick once this morning like green foam, he seems fine and has been eating some food, he’s not a big eater anyway. I’m worried sick that he may get a obstruction or a puncture, can you give me any advice? How long would you consider the danger period? He has also been passing stools fine, they are normal size, however they are lighter in colour, thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 22 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is a concern that the bones can cause an obstruction, or can damage the lining of the stomach or intestines, but it's actually not that common; so I wouldn't worry too much right now. I know of dogs ate chicken bones regularly throughout their life and never had any complications. The vomiting is a bit concerning, but may just be due to the fact that her stomach isn't used to having that much chicken, or the spices on the chicken. Blockages and punctures tend to cause profuse vomiting and will cause the dog to act very depressed/painful. If you notice this, then I recommend taking him to the vet as soon as possible, because these are emergencies. Normal transit time is three days from when the food was eaten. If five days pass without issue, then you can be fairly sure that he will not have any complications due to the chicken wings. However, there's still a small possibility that a bone could be stuck somewhere and cause problems a couple of weeks later. I hope that helps and all is well with Oscar.

My dog ate cooked chicken wings and is sick. How long is the danger?

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