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My dog ate chicken bones and is vomiting blood. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bully | Male | 8 years and 11 months old | 45 lbs

My dog got in the trash today and ate some chicken bones he has vomited 3 times with little pieces of chicken bones in it the last time he vomited it had no bones and blood in it. What should I do?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 9th, 2021

As long as he is behaving normally otherwise, you can fast him for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet (cooked, plain white rice and boiled boneless/skinless chicken breasts) in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour. If he keeps it down, gradually increase the amount fed. Feed bland until there is no vomiting for 48 hours then transition slowly to his regular diet. If the vomiting persists or if Lightning develops lethargy, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain, then you'll need to have him physically examined by your veterinarian.

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