My puppy swallowed a toy and has diarrhea. Could it be an obstruction?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 5 days old | 45 lbs
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?
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Published on June 17th, 2019
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!
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Published on June 5th, 2019
Since this has been going on for three days and he has a history I would get him seen by your vet as soon as possible. If he has an obstruction, it could be with something small enough to allow some things to pass, but still enough to irritate his bowel. A bacterial or viral infection is also possible. If his energy level is not what it was, it could mean the problem is progressing and getting him seen sooner rather than later is a good idea.
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