My dog ate a cooked chicken bone, what should I watch for?

If your dog ate a cooked chicken bone, be on the lookout for signs that warrant veterinary intervention. If you observe your dog gagging, coughing, drooling, or breathing with extreme force or difficulty, promptly seek emergency veterinary care. In addition, be on the lookout for vomiting, a loss of appetite, or lethargy, or difficulty during your dog’s toilet time. You should also observe your dog’s poop over the next few days and keep an eye out for any blood in their poop; any of these signs require veterinary intervention.

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Dr Luqman Javed DVM

Dr. Luqman Javed, DVM, is a licensed veterinarian and certified pet nutritionist who shares evidence-based, practical advice to help pet owners confidently care for their animals.

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