Step 3: Don’t Self-Treat
The first thing many people do is try to make their dog vomit. This is not what you want to do. If you do, you run the risk that splinters of bone may do damage on the way back up. Once they’ve been ingested, you usually will need to wait it out. Even if someone you know had a similar situation, don’t take their advice over a trained veterinary professional.
Step 2: Call Your Veterinarian
You’ll want to contact your local veterinarian right away. They will give you feedback immediately on what to do, and it will likely cost you nothing for a phone consultation. If your dog is reacting poorly after ingestion, your veterinarian will likely ask you to bring them in to be seen. They will be your best resource to decide the proper course of treatment. They may require an X-Ray, depending on how much was eaten.
During this call, you’ll want to have as much information as possible. You’ll want to have your dog’s size, breed, and how much bone was consumed if you have an idea. Your veterinarian may provide guidance to “pad the gut” and feed them something like bread, or pumpkin to help ensure the pieces of bone get absorbed and don’t cause damage. Follow your vet’s advice, whatever that may be.
Steps For Cooked Bone Ingestion
If your pup ingested cooked steak bones, there are four steps you’ll need to take. You’ll need to remain calm and collected to ensure you get your pup the help they may need. Dogs consume things that can harm them somewhat regularly, so the best thing you can do is stay calm. Don’t discipline right away, as that may just scare them more than needed. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to handle this situation.
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Dogs love to chew bones. It’s great exercise for their jaw and they benefit from the nutrients found in the bone marrow, plus it keeps their teeth clean. But did you know some bones pose a danger to our beloved pooches? In particular, cooked bones are dangerous for dogs. Before you treat your dog to a bone, find out why cooked bones are a hazard, learn which bones are safe and which ones to stay away from.