My dog ate a cooked chicken bone. Will it dissolve or pass safely?

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My dog snuck past me and grabbed a chicken leg bone. He bit off half and I think swallowed it without chewing. It’s been almost 24 hrs but he is normal. He is eating and I’ve given him pumpkin. I have been very worried and checked his stool but do not see anything. He has passed stool twice since then. Would the piece of bone dissolve or would I be able to see it? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 22 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello again. As I said earlier, the bone was digested/dissolved. A single piece of cooked bone would have no problems being digested & passing normally through the GI tract. If he has been symptom free for a day, he will continue to be symptom free. If you like, you can continue the pumpkin for another day, but this is not absolutely necessary. He will be fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog ate a cooked chicken bone. Will it dissolve or pass safely?

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