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My dog ate a corn cob and has smelly liquid poop. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Multi-Colored Standard Poodle | Male | unneutered | 65 lbs

My dog ate a corn cob the ones that come in half and I don’t know if I should be worried. He is a standard poodle a year old and is releasing smelly liquid through the butt

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 9th, 2020

A corn cob poses a serious risk of gastric or intestinal obstruction. Simba should be seen by your veterinarian today. Abdominal x-rays will be needed to determine where the cob is and if it is stuck. If he cannot pass it on his own, surgery may be required.

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    Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Hi and thanks for posting. Corn cobs can cause gastrointestinal obstructions when ingested. Simba should see his veterinarian ASAP for an evaluation. Your vet may want to do x-rays and/or an ultrasound to check for an obstruction.

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