My dog ate some kinda string probably from his toy now I am afraid because he is not acting normal and the string is hanging out of his butt, I gave it a little pull but it seemed to bother him so I didn't try to force it help?
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Dogs that swallow string can develop a linear foreign body. The string does not move through the intestines as a whole--it gets stretched out through the intestines. This causes the intestines to plicate--bunch up together. The more the intestines try to pass the string the more bunched up they become. Usually by the time foreign bodies are in the colon they pass--dogs are able to defecate them out. With this situation it depends how long the string is.
I would not try to pull it out if that makes your dog painful. Give your dog canned pumpkin or whole wheat/grain bread--the fiber can help bulk the diet and sweep things through the intestine.
I am concerned that he is acting lethargic. It would be best to have him examined by a veterinarian and have x-rays taken if appropriate. If he has not passed the string in 12-18 hours he needs to go to the veterinarian ASAP. The bunching of intestines can lead to intestinal death and is an emergency.
answered 5 months ago
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If you can give him a good laxative he should have no problem passing it out.So don't "STRING" him along and do it soon.
P.S check for a YO.YO
tied to it.
answered 5 months ago
You need to go to the vet asap it could be stuck in his stomache and needs medical attention emediatially!!!!!!!! Do not wait!!!!
answered 5 months ago
You should have taken him to the vet when you first saw the string, it could be wrapped around his intestines,,
answered 5 months ago
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