Swallowed Bone whole!!

pcrotty2000 · 07-02-2009, 02:34 PM

So I gave saint a bone leftover from a bbq, I figured he would chew off the meat and then chew the bone, well i gave him the bone and put the rest of the stuff away and less than 2 minutes later I went to check on him and he already had 3/4 of it down his throat, the long ways of course, and I ran over to see if I could grab it out and he saw me coming and quickly swallowed it. It was about 4 - 5 inches long pork bone. Will he digest it ok or should I take him to the vet? He's acting fine now, he's just layin by the door watchingg me type. Any suggestions??

**Luvbirds** · 07-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Swallowing a whole bone that is cooked is very serious....you should give your vet a call and see what they advise.

You can feed pork on bones, but raw only. Cooked bones splinter.

Good luck.

Linda H · 07-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Never give your dog cooked bones, they splinter with sharp edges which can puncture to your dog's stomach, intestines.
I don't know what I would do as I don't feed cooked bones. I would probably wait it out and sweat bullets, but I am not sure as I didn't get a look at the bone before it went down.
I do know they can digest whole chicken leg bones. My first doberman snatched one out of my hand and swallowed it whole, straight down, didn't even blink. Never found a trace of it in her stools and, believe me, I did look for days.

pcrotty2000 · 07-02-2009, 02:48 PM

I know i'm an idiot and I honestly didn't think he'd put it down right away and planned on taking it away from him. THis was all in the time of putting a couple things away in the fridge and then next thing i know...
Thanks for the quick responses

Linda H · 07-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Once you give them a bone small enough to swallow whole, you can consider it gone. Apparently you didn't realize he could swallow this bone, so more advise, he could choke to death on a larger bone trying to swallow it to keep you from retrieving it. Be careful and think things out before you give your dog anymore bones, cooked or raw. Now, don't give cooked bones.

Bravo916 · 07-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Try not to beat yourself up.

Watch him very closely. If he shows any signs of distress such as pacing, unproductive vomiting, diarrhea, white gums get him to the evet.

My boy did this to me twice...once was my fault and was a similar situation to yours. The second time someone else gave one to him not thinking...before I realized what had happened it was too late.

Both times required vet visits, xrays and medicine to calm his digestive system. The first he managed to pass the bone fine, the second time he was only minutes from surgery when passed the bone.

Now when we have bbq's that involve ribs he is either locked in his crate or wears a big NO RIBS sign on his collar and there are signs all over the house.

Bravo916 · 07-02-2009, 03:18 PM

Another thought...I would get him in to the vet today to get the RX for the digestive tract because its a holiday weekend. This may save you a trip to the evet just for medication.

**boogie** · 07-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Live and learn we all make mistakes.

**Lexxsmom** · 07-02-2009, 03:20 PM

no cooked bones EVER... rules to live by

I think i might visit the vet... especially with your holiday coming up.

Ninabug · 07-02-2009, 03:21 PM

When this happened to my mom once before the vet recommended feeding bread, in hopes it'd incase the bone and prevent splinters from puncturing. That was many years ago, and not sure what the school of thought is now. I didn't encounter this while working for the vet, so not sure what current protocal is. I'd call the vet and see what they have to say though.