What to do if a dog eats a fish bone

If the bone is stuck in a shallow position, it can usually be removed using tools such as tweezers. However, if the fish bone gets lodged in the narrow part of the stomach or the intestines, it can easily scratch the internal organs. In this case, the treatment plan depends on the amount of bone ingested. It is recommended to bring the dog to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment to prevent delays in disease progression and subsequent severe consequences.

Usually, the appropriate treatment measures should be selected according to the specific location of the fish bone stuck in the dog's body. If the bone is stuck in a shallow area, such as the throat or esophagus, it can usually be removed with tweezers or an endoscope. In this case, the dog may show symptoms such as dry heaving and coughing, with frequent dry heaving and displaying uncomfortable behaviors.

If the fish bone has entered the dog's stomach or intestines, it can easily cause stomach or intestinal injuries, leading to internal organ bleeding. If the small intestine or upper gastrointestinal tract is bleeding, black or tar-like stools may appear. If the large intestine is injured, bloody stools or rectal bleeding may occur. In these cases, it is recommended to bring the dog to a pet hospital for an ultrasound and X-ray examination to determine the amount of fish bone ingested and the location of the stuck bone. Then, based on the dog's clinical symptoms and relevant imaging examinations, the subsequent treatment plan can be formulated.

Do not feed your dog with animal bones, especially sharp ones such as fish bones, duck bones, and chicken bones. Also, do not feed your dog with foods such as onions, grapes, chocolate, and xylitol, as they can easily induce acute food poisoning. It is recommended to adopt a scientific feeding method, such as mainly feeding pet food, and also feeding common vegetable foods, such as cabbage.