What happens if a dog gets a fish bone stuck?
Expert Answer
When a fish bone gets stuck in a dog’s throat, it typically causes pain and discomfort. The dog may become anxious and restless, and often shows signs such as frequent head shaking, retching, or scratching at the throat. The bone can also interfere with swallowing, making it difficult or unwilling for the dog to eat. If the bone is neither swallowed nor removed, infection may develop and cause local warmth, swelling, and pain, and in some cases the dog may develop a fever.
My dog got a fish bone caught and the gagging and pawing at his throat told me everything, I didn't try to fish it out myself. Bones can lodge and cause infection or pierce the gut, so get a vet to scope or remove it. If he's retching, won't eat, or salivating heavily, don't wait, it can turn into an emergency. Honestly, I just keep fish away from him now, not worth the scare.