Comments on: Help – My Dog Ate Chicken Bones http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/ All About Pit Bulls and Bully Breed Dogs Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:06:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: R Young http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2128 R Young Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:13:21 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2128 Terry, I hope you read this. I watched a dog die from eating a cooked chicken bone. It perforated its stomach, and the animal died a slow and very painful death. It was a stray and ended up in our yard, suffering. We called the animal control officer, not knowing if the dog might be rabid. By the time the officer got there, the poor dog had died, and the officer had us feel the bone that had splintered and cut through the stomach lining...it could be felt right under the dog's skin..very clearly a splinter of a chicken thigh bone. So, here's your evidence: a first-hand account from a witness. Please, please, regardless of what you've fed your dogs for years, don't take a chance with cooked bones of any sort. This is no old wives' tale. Also, be aware that garlic and onions can be very, very bad for both dogs and cats, and chocolate can also kill a pet. Animals are not designed to eat the all same foods that humans do. Lots of beloved pets have sickened and died because people have ignored this truth and wanted to treat their animals as furry, little humans. So far, you've been really lucky, but please don't trust luck when you dogs' well-being depends on it. Terry, I hope you read this. I watched a dog die from eating a cooked chicken bone. It perforated its stomach, and the animal died a slow and very painful death. It was a stray and ended up in our yard, suffering. We called the animal control officer, not knowing if the dog might be rabid. By the time the officer got there, the poor dog had died, and the officer had us feel the bone that had splintered and cut through the stomach lining…it could be felt right under the dog’s skin..very clearly a splinter of a chicken thigh bone.

So, here’s your evidence: a first-hand account from a witness. Please, please, regardless of what you’ve fed your dogs for years, don’t take a chance with cooked bones of any sort. This is no old wives’ tale.

Also, be aware that garlic and onions can be very, very bad for both dogs and cats, and chocolate can also kill a pet. Animals are not designed to eat the all same foods that humans do. Lots of beloved pets have sickened and died because people have ignored this truth and wanted to treat their animals as furry, little humans. So far, you’ve been really lucky, but please don’t trust luck when you dogs’ well-being depends on it.

]]> By: Jen http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2127 Jen Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:55:27 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2127 This helped me a ton, thanks. This helped me a ton, thanks.

]]> By: Cecily http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2025 Cecily Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:15:39 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2025 Terry - My mom killed our dog on accident because she fed him a chicken bone. He was a little dog, but it ruptured his esophagus and he died that night. Please, please be careful! Terry -

My mom killed our dog on accident because she fed him a chicken bone. He was a little dog, but it ruptured his esophagus and he died that night.

Please, please be careful!

]]> By: Angela V http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2014 Angela V Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:02:16 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2014 My dog didn't get diarrhea from the stuffing I fed her, nor was she "traumatized". WE were traumatized! Most of the blogs I read had contributions from vet clinic workers who were eyewitnesses to the damage cooked chicken bones can do to pets as well as pet owners who didn't have such a good outcome. I hope you are right about it being an old wives tale, but who wants to purposely do something that even remotely runs the risk of harm to their pet just to prove a point. I'll pass. My dog didn’t get diarrhea from the stuffing I fed her, nor was she “traumatized”. WE were traumatized! Most of the blogs I read had contributions from vet clinic workers who were eyewitnesses to the damage cooked chicken bones can do to pets as well as pet owners who didn’t have such a good outcome. I hope you are right about it being an old wives tale, but who wants to purposely do something that even remotely runs the risk of harm to their pet just to prove a point. I’ll pass.

]]> By: Scarlet http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2007 Scarlet Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:42:03 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2007 Thanks, the summary was very helpful! By mistake I fed my dog cooked bones, and I was really scared. I'm hoping nothing worse happens but I'll observe for any signs of distress. And take him to vet if required. I'll also try the soft bread suggestion to comfort the situation. Thanks, the summary was very helpful! By mistake I fed my dog cooked bones, and I was really scared. I’m hoping nothing worse happens but I’ll observe for any signs of distress. And take him to vet if required. I’ll also try the soft bread suggestion to comfort the situation.

]]> By: Terry http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2006 Terry Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:36:47 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-2006 All my life my family has fed table scraps to our dogs. Many people say not to feed cooked chicken bones to dogs; they are bad for dogs and can die from some splinter. However, I have yet to find evidence of this being true. A person tends to believe what they are told, factual or not. I prefer to see the actually evidence. I have read many blogs where horrified dog owners frantically try to save their dog after they have eaten a cooked bone or two or three or a whole bowl. Owners traumatize their beloved pets with cotton balls, stool softeners, bread, vaseline, etc. In hope of saving poor Fido from the deadly intestine puncturing bone splinter. In the end every story I have read about ends the same. The dog was fine, except maybe a little diarrhea because they are not use to eating people food. If their is known evidence where this a true dog threat let me know. I know this is tough for people but remember, evidence is first hand knowledge not hearsay. But I believe this is just an old wives' tale a kin to: Don't swallow gum or it will stay in your stomach for seven years. All my life my family has fed table scraps to our dogs. Many people say not to feed cooked chicken bones to dogs; they are bad for dogs and can die from some splinter. However, I have yet to find evidence of this being true. A person tends to believe what they are told, factual or not. I prefer to see the actually evidence. I have read many blogs where horrified dog owners frantically try to save their dog after they have eaten a cooked bone or two or three or a whole bowl. Owners traumatize their beloved pets with cotton balls, stool softeners, bread, vaseline, etc. In hope of saving poor Fido from the deadly intestine puncturing bone splinter. In the end every story I have read about ends the same. The dog was fine, except maybe a little diarrhea because they are not use to eating people food.

If their is known evidence where this a true dog threat let me know. I know this is tough for people but remember, evidence is first hand knowledge not hearsay. But I believe this is just an old wives’ tale a kin to: Don’t swallow gum or it will stay in your stomach for seven years.

]]> By: michelle http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1990 michelle Sun, 03 Jul 2011 04:30:02 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1990 put a few bricksin the garbage can with a lid on top. may help keep dog from tipping it over. put a few bricksin the garbage can with a lid on top. may help keep dog from tipping it over.

]]> By: Angela V http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1988 Angela V Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:04:23 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1988 I found this site for information on what to do if your dog accidentally eats cooked chicken bones. Everything I've ever heard caused me to panic! We don't have any extra money for huge vet bills. Our Shepherd-pit mix is a part of our family and my young son's best friend. We turned our backs for a minute to clear the kitchen table and came back to find a napkin on the floor and a whole chicken breast bone with ribs gone from my son's plate. Brandy was wagging her tail and looking guilty, but happy to have such an awesome treat! Somewhere else I read to give her a piece of white bread to help coat her stomach, which we didn't have, but I DID make stuffing to go with our chicken dinner...I put what was left over in her dish (she thought she had died and gone to heaven since we don't normally feed her table scraps!). Then the agonizing wait to see what happens for the next few days. Prayers and crossed fingers and a month later, I can report back that our four legged naughty, but otherwise healthy friend is no more worse for the wear and nothing bad happened. Lesson learned by us to be more careful next time. If you're reading this for the same reason we came to this site, I hope you have the same happy ending! :) I found this site for information on what to do if your dog accidentally eats cooked chicken bones. Everything I’ve ever heard caused me to panic! We don’t have any extra money for huge vet bills. Our Shepherd-pit mix is a part of our family and my young son’s best friend. We turned our backs for a minute to clear the kitchen table and came back to find a napkin on the floor and a whole chicken breast bone with ribs gone from my son’s plate. Brandy was wagging her tail and looking guilty, but happy to have such an awesome treat! Somewhere else I read to give her a piece of white bread to help coat her stomach, which we didn’t have, but I DID make stuffing to go with our chicken dinner…I put what was left over in her dish (she thought she had died and gone to heaven since we don’t normally feed her table scraps!). Then the agonizing wait to see what happens for the next few days. Prayers and crossed fingers and a month later, I can report back that our four legged naughty, but otherwise healthy friend is no more worse for the wear and nothing bad happened. Lesson learned by us to be more careful next time. If you’re reading this for the same reason we came to this site, I hope you have the same happy ending! :)

]]> By: lil peg http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1984 lil peg Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:34:25 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1984 Dee nray did u find help? at home dip cotton balls in an oil type liquid one that u know he likes and would want if it was a very short while ago aresearch giving hydrogen poroxide to enduce vomit but if its more likely that the bones are further than that cotton ballls is what my vet had me give my boy to coat possible sharp edges that may harm him. first thing is remember our dogs feel what we do so if u project fear expect him to seem sad or fearful as he will be without a doubt unsure of hisself really pay close attention to his appetite and stool if he doesnt want to eat i wouldnt make him same with drinking if he really acted ourt of norm i would seek professional help asap. if u have a vet u see regularly call and ask and let em know if u cant get there best wishes to u! dogs tail wagging can be a number of things Dee nray did u find help? at home dip cotton balls in an oil type liquid one that u know he likes and would want if it was a very short while ago aresearch giving hydrogen poroxide to enduce vomit but if its more likely that the bones are further than that cotton ballls is what my vet had me give my boy to coat possible sharp edges that may harm him. first thing is remember our dogs feel what we do so if u project fear expect him to seem sad or fearful as he will be without a doubt unsure of hisself really pay close attention to his appetite and stool if he doesnt want to eat i wouldnt make him same with drinking if he really acted ourt of norm i would seek professional help asap. if u have a vet u see regularly call and ask and let em know if u cant get there best wishes to u! dogs tail wagging can be a number of things

]]> By: DeeNray http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1983 DeeNray Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:38:11 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/my-dog-ate-chicken-bones/#comment-1983 Help!! We had a family party . My family gave my 3 yr old pitbull cooked rib bones.. Now he looks sad, wont move much, doesnt wanna eat. I had to force him to drink water .. I think my family gave him alot of em.... What do I do? Should I wait it out? What can I do at home? When should I take him to the vet?... Is he dieing... He just started wagging his tail... Is that a good sign?? Please help!!!!!! Help!! We had a family party . My family gave my 3 yr old pitbull cooked rib bones.. Now he looks sad, wont move much, doesnt wanna eat. I had to force him to drink water .. I think my family gave him alot of em…. What do I do? Should I wait it out? What can I do at home? When should I take him to the vet?… Is he dieing… He just started wagging his tail… Is that a good sign?? Please help!!!!!!

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