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My Dog Ate A Ham Hock Bone. When a dog eats a ham bone and gets constipation it indicates a blockage in the intestine due to the bone. The bones high levels of sodium and high fat content make it an unhealthy selection for a balanced dogs diet whether shes an adult or puppy. However it has been quite some time since she ate the bone. Chewing on raw ham bones can be quite beneficial for their dental health and digestion.
If a splintered bone pokes holes in the lining of the stomach or intestines a bacterial infection can occur. 1992017 Dog Upset Stomach After Eating Bone. Bone splinters for dogs are like a game of Russian roulette. You will need to keep an eye on your dogs stools to see if the bone passes through your dogs system as well as for signs of fresh blood or mucus. Ham hocks are not a safe food for your dog and should not be given to her even in small amounts. 962010 if the hock is the bone in the middle its fine.
Today I came home and found my dog had eaten it.
Its possible they could eat a cooked ham bone several times in a month or for years with no effect. The sharp canines and incisors of your dog can help them breakdown an entire ham bone in just a few minutes. Id recommend having her. I found read more. Possibility of inhaling a sliver of bone into the windpipe interfering with the dogs breathing. Our 100lb shepherd ate about 4 inches and our 65lb retriever mix are about 3.