Bone Warning for all Dogs

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Today started out like any other day. I was in the backyard taking pictures of Doodles. Mine and Elizabeth's (Bailey & Bruin). They have been staying with me for the past week while Elizabeth was out of town. She came to pick them up today and of course there was LOTS of excitement associated with her homecoming! I noticed that Lucy had a bone in her mouth and was carrying it around. That is unusual for her but I gave it no real thought. Sometime after Elizabeth and her babies left, I noticed Lucy still had the bone in her mouth and went to take it from her. Imagine my horror when I saw this:

Because her hair is about the same color as the bone, I really didn't notice it. My guess is that she had been like like that for about three hours before I really paid attention. Lucy is the sweetest most laid back dog and she never  wimpered or let me know in any way that she was in trouble. DH and I tried to get it loose but it was not budging over those teeth. I coated the bone and Lucy's teeth with vaseline and still it did not help. We put her in the car and took her to the vet which is about a 12 mile drive. When we got there, I took her out of the car and then took these pics with my iPhone. We walked about 10 feet toward the door of the vets office when Lucy stopped and appeared to be gagging. I just kept tugging on the leash telling her we were going to get her some help. When I got inside the door and explained to the vet tech why we were there, she said "let me take a look" So I bent down to show her and to my amazement, the bone was gone! I went back outside and it was lying on the ground where she was when she started "gagging". Maybe the vaseline helped her, I don't know but I do know that I never want her or any other dog to go thru that! Please don't give your dogs these kinds of bones! If you do, then you must watch them very closely. I can only assume they would have had to put her to sleep to get it off or somehow cut the bone off of her. Thankfully I will never have to find out! I will never buy these bones again!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I gave both of mine a Himalayan chew tonight. Haven't heard anything bad about them yet.

[Donna K & Quincy]

LoL, If you decide to microwave the leftovers to puff them up ( it can be done) be very careful you don't burn them. I did and it took me three days to get rid of the smell and I almost had to throw my microwave out. I accidentally set the timer for 10 mins instead of 1 mins but after less than 2 mins the damage was done and it didn't smell pretty.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh, I know that was awful! They don't smell great when they aren't burned. Kind of like bacon.

[Gail and Bailey]

I quit giving them to Bailey because she bites off big chunks and swallows them!  They do not last long with her and I see the big chunks the next day when she "goes"....so for us they are a waste of money.  I also worry about those chunks in her intestines!! 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Thank you Donna! Lucy has been getting some extra love today thats for sure! Thanks for the info on cow hooves. I haven't tried them yet and now I know not to bother.

[Marilyn and Sherlock]

Thank goodness it fell out instead of down her throat.....poor baby.

[F, Calla & Luca]

How scary. I am glad it all worked out. Thanks for the warning.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

Oh sweet girl.. I am so so glad you are OK.  I could tell by your momma's voice that she was so worried about you!!!  Big kisses to you!!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Thanks Elizabeth! Its so nice to know I have someone to talk to that truly understands!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

OMD!  You must have been beside yourself!  I'm glad it turned out ok and Lucy is fine.  What a scare!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Yes Cheryl, it was scary. I think the things I imagined would happen were the scariest part.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Oh, how awful. I am so glad it turned out fine. What a sweet dog :)