My dog ate a cooked chicken bone. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

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Oh no! I gave a cooked small chicken leg "3-1/2 inches of length" to Hay is only six month and aussie shepherd dog. Hay ate whole a bone with little chew. I wanna know if hay can poop out the bones in 24 hours or somethings without any serious consequence? Or will possible serious consequence and required to see vet to remove the bone in stomach by surgery? I hope Hay will be okay and poop out the cooked small chicken leg without any serious consequence. PLZ be honest... no lie make comfort it. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | 6 months and 20 days old | 35 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most likely with a chicken bone, Hay's stomach acid will break down and digest the bone well enough that it will be able to pass and be pooped out. However, note that I said MOST LIKELY, not always or definitely. 2 reasons to be concerned: 1) There is a chance that a larger piece will pass through the stomach without breaking down and that could cause a blockage in the intestine that would require surgery to resolve. 2)The other concern is that with cooked bone, it can splinter and potentially puncture the stomach or intestine, leading to a deadly infection in the belly. These 2 worrisome scenarios are POSSIBLE, but they are not LIKELY. Watch Hay closely for any vomiting, diarrhea, not wanting to eat, lethargy/dumpiness/depressed attitude/less active, etc. If you note any of these signs, take him to your vet. They will do an exam and X-rays will likely be recommended. Blood tests may be recommended as well. If he's not showing any symptoms, there's nothing you need to do right now, other than just keep an eye on him. If it gets to be about 3-4 days out and you've not seen any problems, you should be in the clear. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My dog ate a cooked chicken bone. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

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