Poo d'état Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I just got back from the shops with some chicken necks to feed to the puppies for the first time, went upstairs to use the bathroom, came back downstairs and OH had already fed half a neck each to the pups, and they swallowed them whole [note to self: never trust OH with these things again] The OH had chopped one neck in half, gave one half to Enzo (7 months) and the other half he chopped the bone in half again (one side of the flesh still intact) and gave that to Mila (11 weeks). He said Enzo crunched on his a few times before swallowing, but Mila pretty much popped it in her mouth and swallowed, and it was gone! They don't seem to be in any discomfort at all, running around being their normal mischievous selves, playing tug-of-war with a pig's ear right now in fact... Now, on a scale of 1-10, how worried should i be? Should i be calling the vets? The idea that a (half) chicken neck is sitting in their stomachs whole really worries me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Hugger Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I just got back from the shops with some chicken necks to feed to the puppies for the first time, went upstairs to use the bathroom, came back downstairs and OH had already fed half a neck each to the pups, and they swallowed them whole [note to self: never trust OH with these things again]The OH had chopped one neck in half, gave one half to Enzo (7 months) and the other half he chopped the bone in half again (one side of the flesh still intact) and gave that to Mila (11 weeks). He said Enzo crunched on his a few times before swallowing, but Mila pretty much popped it in her mouth and swallowed, and it was gone! They don't seem to be in any discomfort at all, running around being their normal mischievous selves, playing tug-of-war with a pig's ear right now in fact... Now, on a scale of 1-10, how worried should i be? Should i be calling the vets? The idea that a (half) chicken neck is sitting in their stomachs whole really worries me... Honestly - I would not stress a lot, half a neck is not a lot. Louie gets three a day and only chews them two or three times each - he has never had a problem with it traveling from a to b. He has been getting t hem from about 5 months old so I dare say both the frenchies will be fine. If it was me - on a scale of 1 to 10 a 1 to 2 for worry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Most dogs can easily digest the necks. Generally the chicken is from very young animals and the bone is easy for the dogs to digest. I have had lots of pups swallow them like that. Constipation from too many can be issue, but I haven't had any problems with them swallowing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo d'état Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Phew thanks guys, that's very good to know! I was about to give OH a good grilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Don't worry I have baby puppies that swallow them whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 The biggest danger with chicken necks & gulpers, is the danger of choking, they are just the right shape to lodge in the trachea. if the dogs are gulpers, I'd probably give wings or mince the necks. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 If your dogs can swallow them without a problem then they are fine. The necks are digested in the tummies. It's the swallowing part that you have to be warried about as that is when they can choke. I cut the pugs chicken necks up into half finger sized pieces. That way they chew on the pieces a few times before they swallow them and the pieces are small enough for them to swallow without choking on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I wouldnt be at all concerned. Mine do it all the time, and I start feeding whole necks to my babies at 8 weeks, they have chopped ones from 5 weeks of age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 We got Lizzy (Pug) at 9 weeks old, she has been eating whole chicken wings and necks since the day she came home. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yeah my two are gulpers doesnt seem to harm them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Mine has been "drinking" his necks since 5months old. He rarely chews the necks as well...he vomitted them out on one or two occasion..only to re-eat them. I think necks are easily digested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 It is completely normal - no need to worry at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvabull Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 But where's pics of the new girl Or have I missed a thread? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7464 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I put a few together and freeze them for my boy. He has to chew for at least a few seconds that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Yep a good solution/precaution - I also make sure I put them in the side of their mouth - that way they have to chew a couple of times before swallowing - and I supervise them. Haven't had any problems even though my two are real desexed foodaholics Cheers, Westiemum I put a few together and freeze them for my boy. He has to chew for at least a few seconds that way. Edited September 7, 2008 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now