My dog ate raw chicken & bone. Now sick. Obstruction or poisoning?

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I gave my dog a raw chicken + leg bone. Nothing was cooked. The chicken was chopped into bite sized pieces and she chewed the bone in a 30 min period and was fine. 24 hrs later she refuses to eat/drink/move. She threw up several times (clear yellow/brown sticky) & ate grass. She only pooped once and it was runny. I'm worried if the bone caused a bowl obstruction. Could this be a bowl obstruction from the bone or food poisoning from the raw chicken. Any advice would be helpful. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 2 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. I think both are a possibility here since they produce almost the exact same symptoms. Although you generally see more lethargy, smaller stool sizes and vomiting of both water and food in pets with an obstruction. At any rate Isabella should definitely be seen by your vet for testing (bloodwork + radiographs) and treatment based on what the final diagnosis is. I hope your fur baby is able to feel better soon! It’s best to get her seen right away. I would withhold food and only offer water until she can be seen by your vet. Best wishes and take care!

My dog ate raw chicken & bone. Now sick. Obstruction or poisoning?

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