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Paul_G_
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Jan 21, 2014

Small dog at chicken wing with bone

Our 12 lb. Rat Terrier just at a chicken wing and the bone about 2 hours ago, what if anything should we be doing. Should we have her vomit or..... and hope for the best. She also ate a small part of a baggie.

Any advise would help.

Paul...

17 Replies

  • dave17352 wrote:
    Me, I would do nothing. JMHO We had a Jack Russel Terrier and I swear it was mean enough to take down a Water Buffalo and eat it in its entirety. Without any indigestion.


    My Jack must have come from the same litter!!!! T-10
  • Cooked chicken wing??
    Bones become brittle when cooked..can splitter. Call vet for info.

    Raw.......no big deal. Canines have been eating birds for centuries
  • Since you're fretting over it, I would at least call a vets office. Peace of mind is better than sitting around worrying about it. Other animals, think foxes, eat chicken all the time without issues...I would make the phone call....Dennis
  • My two Jacks make a feast of the trimmed horse hoofs after the farrier leaves. They have been eating them for years with no problem.
  • Was the chicken uncooked? If so, she's not likely to have any problem from that. Cooked is riskier, as cooked bones are more brittle. How much of the bag did she eat?

    I agree with just watching her. If she starts showing any sort of intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) or just seems uncomfortable or restless then you'll want to take her to the vet right away. But she'll probably be just fine.
  • Me, I would do nothing. JMHO We had a Jack Russel Terrier and I swear it was mean enough to take down a Water Buffalo and eat it in its entirety. Without any indigestion.
  • I'd just watch her. If you try to force her to throw up, you may cause a problem instead of preventing one.