My dog is sick after eating a bone: lethargic, peeing inside. Is he okay?

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I gave my dog a bone and now he's not himself he got sick afterwards laid around the rest of that day . the next day he started off good ended up laying around all day again . yesterday he began to pee in the house again but it would be where ever he was laying .. He is weak and looks depressed . is he ok? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 6 months and 12 days old | 20 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Jax is certainly not feeling well. It may or may not have anything to do with the bone. Depending on what type of bone it was and if he actually ingested it, there are a few possibilities. If he bit off pieces of bones that may be in his GI tract, he may be painful , have an obstruction and could have an infection. If it was a marrow bone, those can be very rich and fatty and cause an upset stomach that can be severe. We can also see bacterial infections or contaminated bones. And again, what is going on with him may not have anything to do with the bone. Unfortunately, it's impossible to know what is going on without more information. I would recommend starting with having your veterinarian examine him to determine if he is running a fever and if his belly hurts. They may also need to check some blood work or take x-rays depending on what they find on exam. It sounds like Jax is really not feeling well, and I do not expect that he will get better without additional care, so I would recommend having your veterinarian see him ASAP. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Jax feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog is sick after eating a bone: lethargic, peeing inside. Is he okay?

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