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Dog ate pork chop bone, now whining and not eating. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

my dog at park of a porkchop bone yesterday, today she has been whining and barely moving. she doesmt want to eat either what do i do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2020

I'm concerned this porkchop bone is causing problems, potentially an obstruction. If Vanillabean does have an obstruction, it is fatal without treatment. You need to take her into a vet immediately.

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