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My puppy's intestines are hanging out. Is this normal? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi I don’t know if its normal for a puppy to have this and what do I do if if it is ?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 11th, 2019

Oh dear! No, this is not normal. It looks like this puppy's intestines are hanging out of its abdomen, which is a life-threatening emergency. I would recommend taking it to a veterinarian immediately to see if it can be saved.

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