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My dog ate a corn husk, now vomiting and having small bowel movements.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 7 years old | 115 lbs

My large German Shepard ate a corn husk about a week ago. He just threw up a small piece of it. Has been eating/drinking ok with no vomit after eating. Bowel movements gave been happening over the week, but yesterday he only had a very small one.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 22nd, 2019

Oh boy, that may not be good. Corn husks are not broken down in the GI tract, and cause obstructions. It could be this corn husk is causing Hobbes a problem now if he's vomited a bit of it and is now only having small bowel movements. I would take him into a vet immediately for an x-ray. Best of luck.
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