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Soup Bone/ Beef Marrow Bone
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My name is Roxie. I am a 1 1/2 year old puppy and I like to chew things so one day, my Mommy gave me a soup bone to chew on. Everything was going okay until I got so excited that I got the bone stuck on my bottom jaw. I was very upset and couldn't get it off so my Mommy, Daddy, and I went to visit the staff at AECWH. They told us that I was not alone! This is a common problem that they see. After examining me, the Doctor did a quick blood test to make sure I was okay for anesthesia, then I was sedated and the bone was removed. Luckily for me, the bone was pulled off with some manipulation, and with no underlying damage to my teeth or gums.
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The Doctor warned us that many times these bones have to be cut off with bone cutters or a Dremel tool. Some dogs need to take antibiotics or pain medications because of the damage caused by the soup bones. My mommy and I have now learned that chewing on hard bones is the #1 cause of fractured teeth in dogs. Chewing bones can also cause diarrhea, pancreatitis, or worse, a piece of bone can splinter and cause an intestinal obstruction! I had no idea! I am thankful to have been so lucky, and from now on it's only Kong chew toys for me! I love my bones but it's just not worth the risk. Besides, I want to keep my teeth nice and healthy for all my puppy close-up photos!
Hindatu Mohammed, DVM |
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Animal Emergency Center of West Houston
