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My dog ate a chicken bone 2 days ago and is sick. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old

My dog ate a chicken bone 2 days ago . He does seem himself but he is a quiet dog anyway. I have been checking his poo and it has changed but I can’t see any bones in it. He was also sick this morning but no bones just liquid. What would you advise?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2018

Hello, chicken bones are hollow and thus easier to digest. They can however cause inflammation and irritation of the GI tract. You may never see the bones come out as they may have been broken down. You can obtain an x-ray of his abdomen to check for bones. In the interim you should feed him a bland diet made of plain white rice, skinless and boneless boiled chicken, and low fat cottage cheese for the next 3-5 days. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 16th, 2019

    Poor Buddy! As you know with chicken bones, there’s always a concern for splintering. Since he showed some signs of illness yesterday and again today, I recommend to have him seen by his veterinarian. The doctor may need to do a radiograph to see if the bone is causing a problem. Sometimes bones can cause general irritation. Sometimes the pets ate something else in the garbage that is causing an upset tummy. Some times it’s something unrelated like a parasite. It’s important to figure out what’s going on so that he can be treated correctly. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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