Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY
Also known as: Cooked Fish Bones
Sharp bones lodge in throat causing choking or puncture esophagus, stomach, or intestines causing life-threatening perforation and infection. Cooked bones more brittle and dangerous.
Choking immediate; perforation within hours to days
Choking, esophageal/GI perforation, infection, death
Check for choking immediately. Call vet if bone swallowed.
Choking, difficulty swallowing, drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever
Emergency if choking or perforation suspected. May need x-rays and surgery.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.