Why is my dog's poop chalky and black after eating chicken bones?

That could be compatible with a disease of the liver, responsible for he pigments inside the feces. I would recommend to change diet for the next week, feeding with a bland diet based on chicken and rice. If signs persist a check up and blood tests at your local vets are required.

I agree with you, it does appear to be bone fragments. You are extremely lucky that are passing through and have not become stuck or perforated the intestinal wall. It can take a lot of time for them to pass through - they are heavy and the body has been trying to digest them. I suggest you feed him a lot of fiber for the next few days and if he starts to act ill in any way you need to have him to your vet for an exam. Sources of fiber: canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin, not pie filling), and slices of bread work best.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loose stools can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. This is not likely at all to be due to you taking the temperature. It is possible that this is just from eating the bone which could have caused some mild gastrointestinal upset. If no improvement is noted in the next 48 hours or he develops diarrhea, I recommend that you have Cooper evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for loose stools depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

More than likely it is from the change in food but black, tarry stool can be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding. You could take a sample to your vet, when you notice that it is black, and have it tested for blood. That way you will know if it is anything to worry about or just normal color change.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry that Ollies is having this problem. Ingesting bones is a very serious issue.... It is likely that the bones are scraping the lining of the large colon which is why you are seeing drops of blood. I don't think that performing an enema would assist in removing any of the bones. There may have been an impaction of stool that they cleared but I highly doubt any bones actually came out. Bones either have to be surgically removed or passed out through regular defecation. Were any x-rays taken to see where the bones were in the GI tract and how many? If not, I suggest you have that done so you know if you have to be worried about any bone remnants or not. This can be extremely serious as any sharp points on the bones could puncture the intestinal lining causing serious peritonitis and possibly death. If he is otherwise acting normally, don't be overly concerned about the blood drops. If he is eating OK I would feed him a couple slices of bread every 8-12 hours to help coat any bone fragments and help push them out. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to not drinking enough water. I would encourage you to ensure that she is drinking enough water as that would be something that is easy to fix. You can also feed her canned diet which will have a higher water content for example. If no improvement is noted after ensuring enough water intake, I recommend you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. Best of luck!

Poor Lily has been through a lot! The charcoal can be responsible for the color of her stools, and she may have some stomach upset from the charcoal leading her to have a decrease in appetite. Try offering her some boiled white meat chicken (no bones or skin) and white rice. If she isn't back to eating as normal in another 24-48 hours, then I would be concerned and give her vet a call. I hope this helps!