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I came home from work yesterday and it smelled really terrible in my living room. upon investigating I came across an odd bone I’d never seen before, with a joint kind of. When my boyfriend came home later that evening he informed me that our 1 year old pup Emma had found a treat on their walk that morning… (they walk at least a half hour each am in the woods near our house.) so he let her keep it. And she ate what I gather to be most of it during the day… apparently it was pretty large when she found it. As you said in the original topic, we know our dogs, and I know my Emma. just one evening later I could tell she was a little off. Dull slightly sunken eyes, kind of depressed, sticky mouth, and a slightly dull coat. Also, for the first time in as long as I can remember she had a pee accident in the house, and it happened right by her food/water area. So I gathered she maybe was dehydrated, and offered her a new clean water. not interested. then an ice cube, again, a couple licks then not interested. Next I prepared a weak beef broth, and she finally drank it up, maybe 16 ounces. a half hour later, a little more, this time a weaker broth. then an hour later or so, a half can of wet puppy food with water and a couple kibbles… she scarfed that down. Her eyes are looking better, and her overall appearance has improved. she’s had a pee and poop outside… so to get to the point, (sorry this is so long winded!) is a natural bone from a dead animal (decomposed to the point of looking store bought for a dog) a super dangerous no no? I’d imagine bacteria, and creepy crawly icky things are happening there… but I can’t imagine what else??? all I can really say is I’m worried for my baby, and curious what anyone might know about this. I will closely monitor her for any changes, and take her to the animal E.R. immediately if it’s necessary. Also, tomorrow morning I’m going to get her pedialyte, which I read is a good thing to replenish electrolytes. please please please feel free to set me straight if I’m wrong about anything, and if you could shed some knowledge on any of my questions, I’d appreciate it!