My dog ate a bone, vomited blood, and won't eat. What should I do?

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  Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

  Published on July 13th, 2018

  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.

  

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