My dog ate a rib bone, now vomiting blood and won't eat. What's wrong?

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.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bear. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. If your veterinarian does not have appointments, then he will need to go to an emergency hospital. I worry that the rib bones will cause a blockage in his stomach or intestines. This requires a emergency surgery if this happens. He also could develop a condition known as pancreatitis. This is an inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. The veterinarian will examine him and likely recommend testing such as x-rays of his belly and blood work. Based on these results, a treatment plan can be formulated to help him better. I hope this information helps!

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.

I am very concerned about the symptoms you have described. I don't think that Guffi has something that will easily get fixed by a single injection. I would recommend that he be re-evaluated by the vet since the treatment did not work. Being a puppy, it could be related to him eating the chicken head, or it could be something else like a GI foreign body, bacterial or viral infection (including parvo virus), stomach ulceration caused by the chicken head, among a few other things. Guffi may need bloodwork, viral testing, or x-rays to see what is causing his illness so that he can receive the most appropriate treatment. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment could range from additional medications, to hospitalization for IV treatments, to surgery to remove something that is stuck in his GI tract.

If you think Rio ate a bone and is now vomiting then you need to get him to a vet ASAP. That bone could be stuck in his intestinal tract causing a blockage, he could have gotten a severe bacterial infection from the bone, he could have pancreatitis or gastritis from that. A vomiting puppy can get dehydrated very quickly so that is another concern. Please take Rio to your vet as soon as you can.

Blood in the vomit is definitely cause for concern, as it can indicate stomach ulcers, stomach parasites, or even a foreign body. As puppies are prone to getting into things they shouldn't, Simba may have ingested a toxin such as human pain medication or a piece of a toy. It is concerning that Simba did not feel well after vomiting. I recommend having him seen by a vet as vomiting blood can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. Your vet can perform bloodwork and x-rays to rule out the conditions above.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Bones and raw food of any kind are a huge danger to any dog as they can cause serious infections, can perforate (poke a hole in) the intestines, cause gastritis, pancreatitis, and other issues. I would be very worried about a septic abdomen with Rowdy. If he is still not acting normally I would have him rechecked with your vet ASAP to do x-rays, a possible abdominal ultrasound to make sure there is no free fluid in his abdomen. If these are normal then your vet will likely treat for a gastritis/pancreatitis. If he can't stand and is having diarrhea, he could be very dehydrated and need IV fluids as well. I would strongly suggest pursing these other tests, especially if Rowdy is still acting the way you have described, with diarrhea and unable to stand. Best of luck with Rowdy.