My dog ate a raw ham bone! What should I do now? Is it safe?

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My dog ate a ham bone raw ham bone what should I do. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, that's not good that Heart ate a ham bone! Unfortunately there's not much you can do but watch her. It's not recommended to induce vomiting as the bone could get caught in her esophagus on the way out and/or cause damage to the esophagus. You can try giving her a slice of whole wheat bread now and one with every meal. This may form a ball of ingesta around the bone and cushion it as it passes through the GI tract. Keep an eye out for vomiting, anorexia, blood in the feces, diarrhea, and lethargy. If you see any of those signs, it could be the bone is stuck in her GI tract and/or causing damage to it, and she needs to see a vet for it immediately. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

My dog ate a raw ham bone! What should I do now? Is it safe?

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