My dog pooped out an undigested Denamarin pill. Should I worry?

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My dog (Maltese)has elevated liver enzyme's specifically ALKP. Internal medicine vet said it was IBD. He is on a hydrolyzed diet along with Denamarin in the mornings on an empty stomach. And Ursodiol in the evenings on a full belly. This morning I took him outside & he had a bowel movement and an entire pill of denamarin was undigested & in his poop. Do you know why this would happen? Is this something I need to worry about? I took a picture & I can attach that. I hope it's not too much info. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

That is definitely pretty strange. The one thing I can think of that might cause that is related to when you are giving the Denamarin. It is meant to be given at least two hours PRIOR TO a meal to allow for best absorption. If you are giving it sooner than that or with the meal, it is more likely to prevent it from absorbing appropriately. If this isn't the case, I would recommend discussing this with your internal medicine vet to see if he has an opinion on the matter. Hope this helps.

My dog pooped out an undigested Denamarin pill. Should I worry?

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