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Dog ate a bone

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Question
I have a 5 month yellow lab, and he swallowed a pork bone tonight. The bone is about 3 inches long. What should I do??? What are the signs that he is having problems???

Answer
you should go to the vet as soon as possible.

A pork bone could get lodged in the intestine and cause issues.  Vomiting, lethargy are classic signs of a problem, but by the time they show up, it may be too late and you've got a $2000 surgery to deal with. Hopefully she will pass the bone, but no more animal bones!!! :-)

Good luck,

Laura