My dog ate bones. What should I do and what symptoms to watch for?

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I saw my dog Babu eating bones (mutton), when I went down, I saw some medium sized bones are fallen here & there. And I have seen him chew something, now my question is he chewed & swallowed any bone or meat? If accidentally bones, then what to do? What symptoms to look out for & within how many days it will show off?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Bones can cause dental problems like broken teeth, and GI problems like obstruction and perforation. I would watch Babu for now. If you see a loss of appetite, him chewing on only one side of mouth or refusing to eat hard food, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in his poop, or lethargy, have him seen by a vet immediately. It can take a couple of days to see signs, or you may see signs within 24 hours. I hope this helps.

My dog ate bones. What should I do and what symptoms to watch for?

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