My puppy swallowed a toy and has diarrhea. Could it be an obstruction?

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My 5 month old golden retriever swallowed a toy 2 weeks ago. Up until 2 days ago his stool was firm and normal. The last two days he has had diarrhea but that is his only symptom. He has not vomited, he is acting totally normal, playing, no signs of pain, has a massive appetite. Could this be related to an obstruction? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 5 days old | 45 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Diarrhea is typically not a sign of an obstruction of the intestines. GI obstructions cause severe vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite. It is possible that whatever toy Ben ate caused some irritation or trauma to the lining of his intestines/colon that is now manifesting as diarrhea. The diarrhea could also be unrelated to the toy, and could be due to eating any other type of new food, stress, or GI parasites. I recommend feeding Ben strictly his usual diet - no treats or other humans foods - for at least 5 days to see if this helps resolve his softer stools. I hope this is helpful!

My puppy swallowed a toy and has diarrhea. Could it be an obstruction?

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