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My dog swallowed a balloon. Can deworming pills make him poop it out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered

Can I give deworming tablet to my dog to help him poop out his balloon

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on December 16th, 2019

No, if your dog has a balloon stuck in his intestinal tract, a deworming tablet will not do anything to help with this. He needs to be seen and evaluated by a veterinarian to determine what needs to be done.

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