Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs
My dog has a string like thing sticking out her butt can it be a worm or is it the red thing that came off the balogna she ate a couple of weeks back if it is a worm will it come out when she poop
1 Answer
Published on May 15th, 2017
It's likely a foreign body. Bologna wrappers or string are common culprits. Do not pull on it. It may come out when she defacates, but she should be checked by your veterinarian to make sure it isn't wrapped up in her bowel.
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