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🚫Can Dogs Eat Cooked Bones?

DANGEROUS

Cooked bones can splinter and cause serious internal injuries.

Also known as: chicken bones, pork bones, rib bones

📋 Details

Cooked bones become brittle and can splinter into sharp fragments. These can cause choking, puncture the digestive tract, or cause intestinal blockage. Chicken and fish bones are especially dangerous.

⚠️ Possible Symptoms

  • choking
  • gagging
  • vomiting blood
  • bloody stool
  • constipation
  • lethargy

🩺 What To Do

If bones were swallowed, monitor closely. Seek vet care if symptoms appear.

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional veterinary advice. Every dog is different, and individual reactions may vary.

When in doubt, always contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

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