My dog chewed a ham bone. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

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Hi my dog is 4 years old and 65 pounds. My mom gave him a ham bone. I don’t know if he ate any actual bone I took it away when I heard a crunch so I don’t know. I doesn’t look like the bone is cracked or broken anywhere. Should I worry? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You did the right thing taking the ham bone away from Gator. Bones cause broken teeth, and if the bone is cooked, it can easily splinter in the GI tract causing perforation and obstruction. I never recommend giving bones to dogs. I would monitor him for now, and if he starts excessively drooling or having trouble eating, have him seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

My dog chewed a ham bone. Is it dangerous? What should I do?

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