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Post by harrie on Jun 19, 2013 15:43:41 GMT -5
Hi, I've been a complete muppet and managed to leave my plate on the coffee table while I popped to the loo. There were 3 chicken drumstick bones (cooked) when I left it, only one when I got back and my dogs have eaten one each  Obviously I didn't mean to do this, I know how stupid it is but I just didn't realise I'd left my plate out. Can anyone help with what I need to watch for (other than retching/coughing over the next couple of days) and how long it takes for the bones to work their way through assuming they do so safely? Thanks in advance A bad greyhound mummy |
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Post by andywillow on Jun 19, 2013 15:58:07 GMT -5
One of ours pinched one off my sons place last week, she was absolutely fine. Give them some balls of bread and butter to cushion any sharp bones. I'm sure they'll be fine  |
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Post by harrie on Jun 19, 2013 16:07:42 GMT -5
thank you so much. they are bread monsters so I'm sure they will appreciate this!
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Post by vickyb on Jun 19, 2013 16:17:22 GMT -5
Sapphy got one stuck coming out after she pinched a cooked drumstick a few months ago and had to go to the emergency vet. Just make sure they don't seem to be straining to poo or walking as if they've got something stuck and if there is a problem obviously go to the vet asap. Sapphy's stolen them before and been fine but not the last time  Vet got it out with the aid of ky jelly and tweezers and gave her ab's and she was fine. Good luck  |
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Post by tinar on Jun 19, 2013 16:37:10 GMT -5
No advice, just lots of good wishes |
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Post by allthehounds on Jun 20, 2013 0:06:06 GMT -5
Just keep an eye on them but I think they'll be fine. It happened to me a couple of years ago when Mou stole a chicken drumstick that had just come off the bbq! We were in a right panic and so worried we couldn't carry on eating!! We chased after her and there was no way she was giving it up so in front of our eyes down it went in one big gulp no chewing at all! As it turned out that's probably better than chewing the bones as they didn't get a chance to splinter and Mou was right as rain. Never saw it come out though but apparently the bones will break down over time inside them with their stomach acid so that must be what happened with her. She particularly liked the honey and soy marinade it had been cooked in! Hopefully your two will be fine but if you're at all worried just give your vet a call to see what they say.
Sian x
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Post by kamkay on Jun 20, 2013 1:06:41 GMT -5
Jet managed to leap on a chicken bone on the road-damn you KFC- and after an anxious few hours he coughed it up with no apparent damage. Hope your hounds are OK- keep us updated.
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Post by james on Jun 20, 2013 5:35:17 GMT -5
I live near the centre of town alongside a road that people walk home after a night out. Frequently people chuck the remains of their takeaway over the fence and into the bushes. I have lost count of the times Lupin has managed to find and devour chicken bones, ribs,burgers and all sorts of rubbish. Although I watch her carefully and manage to retrieve a lot of then, many have gone south. Touch wood I have never had a problem.
Don't beat yourself up. S**t happens and I strongly suspect that all things will pass and you won't even notice.
James
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Post by russd on Jun 20, 2013 6:45:53 GMT -5
Hi,when our "tracy" (that's our female GH not my wife!)swallowed a mini milk ice lolly in one, our vet recommended the balled bread & lots of tinned chappie for the first few days to bulk it out(trace is very food oriented so she thought it was all her christmas's at once !).
Must admit got some funny looks from passerbys as you not only pick your dogs pooh up BUT then take lots of interest in what is in it !
Took five days for the stick to come out complete (luckily for me I was at work & jo found it !).
As has been said feed up & keep a good look out.
Hoping all "comes through" ok.
russ.
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Post by barbaranixon on Jun 20, 2013 7:05:00 GMT -5
A friend's small dog stole a whole carcass from one of those bins fitted inside the door of a kitchen unit. She ate the lot and was fine.
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Post by harrie on Jun 20, 2013 8:16:35 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone, for providing some much needed reassurance! I think they went straight down the hatch (or certainly Ronnie's did as I caught him mid munch, speedy girl Wendy was already licking her lips and heading for the last piece!) so as you say, less splinters to catch on the way down.
Everything is normal for now - 8 paws up in the air on the sofa and the sound of snoring.
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Post by dylansdad on Jun 20, 2013 16:01:07 GMT -5
Skye took an entire cooked chicken carcass and a few days later had 3 tandoori chicken joints
She is absolutely fine.
Not encouraging complacency as cooked bones can shatter and I'm sure someone on the forum knows of a bad news story but 8 legs pointing skywards (assuming breathing) sounds alright to me
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Post by julies on Jun 21, 2013 1:44:32 GMT -5
I reckon it takes about 36 hours for food in to become food out in my hounds ... just as a guide.
J x
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Post by harrie on Jun 30, 2013 16:32:05 GMT -5
just a quick one to say there were no adverse effects, very relieved here. Thanks everyone for your support.
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Post by deborahburt on Jun 30, 2013 17:02:22 GMT -5
Good news. |
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