My shepard / chow mix ate some chicken bones

Dog Question:    My shepard / chow mix weighs about 85 lbs. and is 9 years old. About 5 days ago he ate some chicken bones , for the next few days , I could tell he was uncomfortable. Then he quit eating, and his butt got so sore that he doesn't want to get up or walk.  Is there anything that I can give him to help dissolve , or soften up the bones ?   Thank you very much !     Jerry

Hi Jerry,

Sorry to hear about your dog.

There is nothing you can give to help dissolve the bones, but you can do somethings to help make passing the bones easier though.  If your dog was eating you could give him some canned dog food and cooked rice or even some canned pumpkin (not pumpkin mix)

But since your dog is not eating you should see a vet, as one of the bones may be stuck.  Dogs that eat bones should see a vet if they have a mood change, are listless, or have not eaten for several days.

Until you see a vet or your dog passes the bones it is important to keep your dog well hydrated with lots of water or chicken broth.