Dog ate too many treats, has black poop but acts normal. What to do?

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My dog ate a whole bag of beef lung treats. Her poop is tarry but no vomit. Acting normal. Ate and drank today. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 18 days old | 25 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! It's not unusual to have some soft stool or diarrhea after eating a lot of treats like this. As long as she's eating and drinking normally, not vomiting, and still seems active and playful, I wouldn't be too concerned. You could try skipping her next scheduled meal to give her GI tract a chance to settle, and feed a bland diet of plain boiled chicken and rice for the next day or two until her stool is back to normal. If she starts to vomit or act lethargic, or if the diarrhea persists for more than 48 hours, then I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam, as these can be signs of a more serious problem.

Dog ate too many treats, has black poop but acts normal. What to do?

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