My dog passed a ribbon and has diarrhea. Is this normal or serious?

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My dog pooped out a ribbon earlier along with a bit of diahorrea. Is this normal when passing a foreign body? He's acting normal and his poo was normal this morning. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 21 days old

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Ziggy may have diarrhea secondary to GI inflammation from the ribbon. As long as he is acting normally, not lethargic, eating well and not vomiting I would just monitor him for now. You can try offering a bland diet of boiled chicken and sweet potato or rice to see if this firms up his stools. It is very important to monitor him for any abnormal signs especially vomiting or not eating. Strings and ribbons can cause a serious GI blockage so if any of the above signs develop Ziggy should be seen by a veterinarian right away. Also, if his diarrhea persists I would recommend seeing your veterinarian as it could be related to GI parasites or may require medication to resolve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Ziggy's diarrhea resolves quickly!

My dog passed a ribbon and has diarrhea. Is this normal or serious?

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