My dog ate a pork rib bone and is vomiting. Should I go to the vet?

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My son dropped a piece of pork rib bone at dinner last night and my 2yr old lab ate it. She has vomited twice this morning. Should I take her to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 68 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Bella is beautiful! There are many possible outcomes from eating the bone. If it was a small, smooth piece it could pass on its own in 24-48 hours. It could get stuck in her stomach or intestines and need to be surgically removed. Or if it doesn’t get out of the stomach through the intestines, she could vomit it up. If she has vomited twice already and it hasn’t come up, it probably won’t. I would recommend taking her to a vet for a radiograph to see where the bone is. If it is in her stomach they may be able to use a scope to get it out. If not, the surgery is less complicated for removal. If it’s in her intestines, I would recommend surgical removal to prevent damage and a more complicated surgery. If it looks like it’s already in the colon it should pass on its own. The X-ray will tell a lot and the vet can prescribe medications to help Bella feel better/stop vomiting. An early trip to the vet can sometimes prevent more expensive options and is the best plan for Bella. Good luck and I hope she passes the bone on her own!

My dog ate a pork rib bone and is vomiting. Should I go to the vet?

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