Processed animal bones are often brittle with jagged edges and can result in a very sick dog. Dogs who ingest these types of products can develop conditions like gastroenteritis and pancreatitis, both of which can result in vomiting and may even require hospitalization for IV fluid support.

If you pet ingests a cooked bone it is recommend to seek veterinary treatment immediately. It is important to pay close attention to your dog over the next few days to ensure the bone passes.

Dogs have been eating bones for thousands of years, and most of the time, they process them just fine. Typically, chicken bones will dissolve once they hit the stomach—before they have a chance to become dangerous.

Common signs of internal bleeding include weakness, trouble breathing, pale gums, a distended abdomen, and collapse. Less common signs are vomiting, not eating, and general malaise.

Symptoms of Internal Injuries in Dogs

1. Early signs can be a rapid heartbeat and shallow breathing.
2. Depression.
3. Black diarrhea.
4. Gum change in colors – pale or blue is very serious.
5. Your dog may go into a coma indicating shock.
6. Whimpering on being touched or moved.
7. Glazed eyes.
8. Inability to focus.

The signs for dogs with head trauma are very similar to human symptoms….Cuts, bruises, or lumps on the head may indicate trauma to the head along with:

1. Bleeding from the nose or ears.
2. Coma.
3. Confusion.
4. Death.
5. Disorientation.
6. Facial weakness.
7. Lethargy.
8. Loss of consciousness.

The typical signs of brain injury in a dog include altered consciousness that may signal bleeding in the skull, decreased blood flow to the brain, or fluid causing swelling within the brain itself.

Monitor the dog for several hours. Sometimes, dogs appear normal after a fall as they walk around and play. Later, they become lethargic and weak or develop difficulty breathing, so it’s important to monitor them closely for several days after a fall.

Dogs will surely not survive the fall. Dogs that fall from heights can suffer sprains, broken bones, head trauma, and chest or abdominal injuries. Small dogs can incur the same degree of injury falling from much smaller distances.

You will usually be able to tell if your dog has a broken leg. There will typically be an injury followed by limping on one limb, unwillingness to bear weight, swelling of the limb, and pain. Many dogs will vocalize from the pain and show obvious limping.