My 6-month-old husky ate a chicken leg quarter. Is it dangerous?

Usually these bones will be digested by the dog's stomach or be passed. I would recommend giving your dog a few pieces of whole wheat bread to possibly pad the bones so they do not scratch the stomach lining and monitor her for signs of GI upset including vomiting, not eating, lethargy, and abdominal pain (pain when touch belly, inability to rest/lay down, going down into a "prayer" position with front legs down and bottom up) and if these occur, seek veterinary care right away.

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

Monitor for vomiting, constipation, blood in the stools and lack of appetite, if any of them are showing these symptoms- take them to the vet ASAP in order to be checked and treated for a possible obstruction or foreign body ingestion.

Oh, that was naughty that Lily ate the chicken bone. Do NOT induce vomiting. You will have to keep an eye on her. This may pass or it may cause an obstruction. If she starts vomiting, has diarrhea, there is blood in her feces, becomes anorexic, and/or becomes lethargy, then you need to take her into a vet immediately. I hope this helps.

Oh dear! As Dr. Orioles mentioned, cooked bones can be quite problematic since they can cause perforations in the gastrointestinal tract. While an immediate evaluation with your vet would be best, I recognize that that isn't always possible. The good news for your pup is that he's quite large, which generally leads to better success in passing bones through the stool. If you can't get to your vet right away, you can continue feeding him bulky food with bread, boiled chicken, or rice. I'd try to avoid the milk if possible since dairy products can cause stomach upset for many dogs. Chicken broth with the bread would be a better alternative. Keep a very close eye on his overall energy level, appetite, water consumption, vomiting, or diarrhea. If anything changes - even a mild bit of lethargy or a refusal to eat these tasty foods - then those are all red flags that the bones could be causing problems. Best of luck!

Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. There is no immediate treatment that should be administered at this stage. Instead, you should monitor Riku at home for the next 24-48hrs for symptoms of vomiting, lack of appetite, lethargy difficulties to defecate. If you see any of them, you should take him to your local vets for an appointment as these symptoms would suggest gastrointestinal obstruction. However, most likely the little bones will be digested rapidly in the stomach and Riku will not show any worrying symptoms at all.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! That will depend on the size of the bones relative to his size. If the bones were small, it is possible that he will be able to pass them. Keep an eye on his stools as you may be able to see them in his stools. Keep a close eye on him for symptoms consistent with an obstruction such as nausea, vomiting, inappetence and abdominal pain. If observed, have him examined by a veterinarian as that would be an emergency. Hopefully, he will be able to pass them. Have a good night!

Thank you for using Boop by Petco! The shards from chicken bones can cause intestinal tears and can form blockages. If Jackson is eating and having normal bowel movements, he may have passed the fragments without your noticing. If Jaxson is. It acting like himself or is having diarrhea or vomiting, especially with blood, he should be seen by a vet right away. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

If it was boneless, your dog may have some vomiting or diarrhea from getting food that s/he isn't used to. If it had bones, this is more concerning. Chicken bones are brittle and break into sharp fragments that can damage the intestinal tract as it moves through. Either way, keep an eye out for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain. If the chicken was boneless, don't give her any food for 12-24 hours so her gut can rest after such a rich meal and keep an eye on her. If she ate bones and shows any adverse symptoms, get her in to be seen by a vet right away.

Oh that is not good. The problem with cooked bones is that they easily splinter in the GI tract causing perforation and obstruction. I would be very concerned that this bone won't pass, and he's showing signs of obstruction currently. An obstruction is fatal without treatment, and Dessi has to see a vet now. I would strongly urge them to take him into a vet immediately.