My dog has a stomach infection and won't eat. Is chicken safe?

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My german shepard is suffering from stomach infection.. doesnt eat anything but like chiken bones a lot. Is it ok to give him chiken now? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 year old | 88 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear about Shaggy. I would not recommend giving him chicken bones, as these can be very irritating to the stomach and intestines and slow healing or resolution of his stomach disease. You can offer him a bland diet of boiled chicken meat and rice (no bones), in a ratio of 2 parts rice to 1 part meat (no bones). This may help soothe his stomach. If he does not eat for longer than 24 hours, I recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian. He/she may recommend blood work to evaluate for a systemic cause of his vomiting, and/or x-rays of his abdomen to look for evidence of foreign material or even an obstruction in his intestines, which can be a surgical emergency. I hope this is helpful!

My dog has a stomach infection and won't eat. Is chicken safe?

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