My dog just ate a turkey wing. What should I do if he swallowed it?

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My dog just eat a turkey wing will he be ok? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 40 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Oh dear! Turkey wings can certainly be dangerous for dogs, as the bones can splinter and cause an obstruction or even perforate the intestines. It's not recommended to induce vomiting in this case, since the bones could damage the esophagus coming up, so you will need to monitor him for the next few days for any problems. Signs of an intestinal blockage or perforation would include repeated episodes of vomiting, acting lethargic, not wanting to eat, or not having bowel movements. If you see any of these symptoms, I would recommend taking him to the vet right away since he may need treatment or even emergency surgery to remove the bones.

My dog just ate a turkey wing. What should I do if he swallowed it?

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