My dog ate chicken bones. Is it harmful? What signs should I look for?

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While i was walking my dog he ate chicken bones. Can that be dangerous for him becouse he never ate it before? Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 15 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Chicken bones and other meat bones can be dangerous, because they can traumatize the lining of the gastrointestinal system and sometimes get stuck. However, this is a rare occurrence. I know dogs that eat chicken bones regularly their whole life without any complications. It's definitely possible that this could cause a complication though, so it's good to monitor him for now. Below is a link to a good article that explains what to watch for and what to do if you notice something is wrong. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ingestion-of-foreign-bodies-in-dogs I hope that helps and all is well with Tibet.

My dog ate chicken bones. Is it harmful? What signs should I look for?

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