My dog ate a chicken bone and is throwing up blood. What now?

Angel is so cute! I am very concerned that she ate chicken bones and is now having diarrhea with blood in it. This can be a sign of an obstruction and/or trauma to the GI tract, and I would have Angel seen by a vet right away. If these chicken bones have caused an obstruction, it will be fatal without treatment and she would need surgery to repair it. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

I am so sorry to hear that Cooper is so sick! I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. It is possible that chicken bone ingestion could cause these symptoms but I also worry about parvovirus at his age. Regardless of the underlying problem he is in need of veterinary care. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Poor Aj! I would recommend taking him to the vet today for an exam, as from your description I'm concerned that he may have an intestinal blockage or some damage to his stomach or intestines from the bone. Your veterinarian can take x-rays to assess the situation and see what needs to be done.

As long as he is behaving normally otherwise, you can fast him for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet (cooked, plain white rice and boiled boneless/skinless chicken breasts) in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour. If he keeps it down, gradually increase the amount fed. Feed bland until there is no vomiting for 48 hours then transition slowly to his regular diet. If the vomiting persists or if Lightning develops lethargy, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain, then you'll need to have him physically examined by your veterinarian.

Yes, this could be blood, and Savi has to see a vet immediately. She could be experiencing a perforation of her GI tract from the bone, or she could have an obstruction from it. This is a medical emergency, and she needs an x-ray to see if the bone has caused an obstruction, as well as a physical exam, blood tests, and a urinalysis. Please take Savi into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her ASAP.

Keep an eye on Dobby. As long as he's keeping his food down, keep feeding him and offering him plenty of water. Give him half a slice of whole wheat bread with each meal. This may form a ball of ingesta around the bones, and cushion them as they pass through the GI tract. If he continues vomiting, there is blood in his vomit or feces, he becomes lethargic, and/or he stops eating, he needs to see a vet immediately. In that case, find an ER vet or a vet on call. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

Poor girl. It sounds like Lemon may have a stomach ulcer or even just irritation of her esophagus. She really needs to see a vet soon to have this treated. If she otherwise seems stable and isn't extremely lethargic or have pale gums, then it may be ok to wait until morning to get Lemon seen. There are regular clinics open on Sunday such as Banfield or VCA, so its best to call them first before resorting to an EC clinic. Its best to feed her a bland diet of boiled plain chicken or lean ground turkey and white rice to help settle her stomach somewhat until she can be seen by a vet. I do hope that Lemon's vomiting episodes resolve soon! Best wishes and take care.