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4 month old puppy ate small rib bone

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confusedmum16 · 02/09/2023 22:27

Sorry wasn't sure what to label this under

My puppy has just jumped on to my plate of Chinese food and ate a very small rib bone, I tried my best to open his mouth and retrieve the bone but he was to quick. I've phoned my vet hes said there's nothing he can do I need to give him food and hope for the best? I'm worried like hell I feel so guilty he's usually in his grate while we eat but I let him out tonight as he was tired sleeping if floor anyways, please can anyone reassure me or let me know if I need a second opinion?

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Northby · 02/09/2023 22:38

How big is the dog and how big was the piece of bone?
Did the dog chew it or just swallow it whole?
Was the bone complete or broken (if broken it’s more likely to have had a sharp edge)?

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confusedmum16 · 02/09/2023 22:45

Northby · 02/09/2023 22:38

How big is the dog and how big was the piece of bone?
Did the dog chew it or just swallow it whole?
Was the bone complete or broken (if broken it’s more likely to have had a sharp edge)?

He's still small he's a lab. The bone was small & thin, I don't think it broke he swallowed it whole as the meat was still on it

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Cosyblankets · 02/09/2023 22:46

The vet can induce vomiting

MajesticWhine · 02/09/2023 22:47

I guess all you can do is keep a close eye on him. He might be sick. The worst case is if the bone is very sharp and causes some internal damage. But I think you will find out quite soon if there is a problem. If he behaves normally tomorrow and eats and poos normally, then it's all good.

LemonLimeDivine · 02/09/2023 22:48

Can you phone another vet for a second opinion?

UnfortunateTypo · 02/09/2023 22:49

The vet can most certainly induce vomiting. My Lab puppy ate an unknown giant mushroom in the garden…and then a large stone 3 weeks later 🤦🏻‍♀️ Vet induced vomiting both times. I’d get a second opinion from another 24 hour vet. Just to make sure.

Northby · 02/09/2023 22:57

The vet may not want to induce vomiting as it may be safer to let the stomach acid deal with it and then for it to pass through. It may also be too late for vomiting if it was more than an hour or two ago.

OP, you could call another vet just to be certain. My lab has eaten all sorts, including sharp wood, and it has passed through fine. When he was 3 months old he ate a sharp shard of a plastic cup and the vet said to feed him and let it pass through. He was fine! I suspect the best option is to pad out his tummy with extra food and let nature take its course. If he stops eating or drinking, starts being fussy or needy or licking his lips, these could be signs of pain and I would take him in to a vet to check for internal damage.

DogDream · 02/09/2023 22:58

Is his reasoning for not wanting to induce vomiting that it might do more damage coming up than if it’s left?

Hopefully it will dissolve harmlessly in his stomach. Their stomachs are very strong remember!

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 02/09/2023 22:58

your boi gonna shit it out, chillsx

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confusedmum16 · 02/09/2023 22:59

update
Partner is on way to another vet who is going to try and get him to vomit it back up. She was reluctant as she said we should listen to our vet but we don't want to sit and hope for best so she agreed to see us 🙏🏻

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Changingplace · 02/09/2023 23:01

Inducing vomiting could easily be more damaging bringing it back up.

OP my dog did similar when he was about 6 months, he was luckily absolutely fine, keep an eye on him but fingers crossed all will be well.

wasvca · 02/09/2023 23:05

OP - he's a lab, you've got 10-12 years ahead of this!
Honestly, he should be fine. Just make sure he's pooping freely and easily over the next few days and doesn't seem to be in any pain. It's always a difficult risk Vs gain weight to induce vomiting. If they are made to be sick, the acidity on the way up can cause real problems so it's often best to watch and wait. And, it's Saturday night and the costs won't be low!
See how is he is over next 24/48 hrs - if he's settled, poo'ing normally etc then chances are he will be absolutely fine.

wasvca · 02/09/2023 23:06

spurious "weight" in there! No editing on App yet...

Cosyblankets · 02/09/2023 23:07

Welcome to the world of labrador ownership.
They eat everything in sight.

CrapBucket · 02/09/2023 23:08

My lab ate a cooked bone (that my idiot now ex fed him! Wtf! Still angry!) when he was a puppy and on the vets advice I watched and waited… glad to say he was fine. I hope the same for you.

UnfortunateTypo · 02/09/2023 23:10

I’m sure the dog will be fine, but good to get them checked in person. Honestly Labs are fast and sneaky, keep everything you can out of reach. It’s only for the first 7 years or so!

Cosyblankets · 03/09/2023 08:58

How's the pup?

AtrociousCircumstance · 03/09/2023 09:02

Fingers crossed pup is ok.

CrapBucket · 03/09/2023 09:55

How is he this morning?

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confusedmum16 · 03/09/2023 11:21

update

Thank you for al your advice and concern, the vet managed to make him bring it up last night- the bone was quite big she said it's a good job we got it out ☺️

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gogomoto · 03/09/2023 11:33

My dog ate bones (not poultry!) but crunched them. The key is to keep really small ones well away. Most dogs are gluttons so this will be an ongoing problem, you get good at guarding food.

UnfortunateTypo · 03/09/2023 11:42

So glad he’s ok! I’ve been thinking of you all. Give him good boy pats for being brave.

The other thing Labs love to try and eat is remote controls, so keep those well out of reach as well!

CrapBucket · 03/09/2023 11:46

Thanks for the update, I’m so glad xx

Cosyblankets · 03/09/2023 12:09

Ah glad he's OK

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