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My dog ate rope and has bloody stool. Is his intestine injured?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 94 lbs

good day, my dog ate some rope last nigh (not thick rope, quite thin and i think its made of cotton) but this afternoon I saw some mucus blood mixed with grass on my lawn and am scared that the rope could have injured his intestines

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Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2018

Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I recommend taking Cujo to see a veterinarian. If he ate rope and he is now having bloody stool, it is possible he has an intestinal obstruction or a very upset stomach. Your veterinarian will do a full physical exam and determine if additional diagnostic tests such as x-rays or bloodwork are warranted. Good luck and I hope Cujo feels better soon.

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