My dog ate cow poop and is lethargic. Is this harmful for her?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Roman. Eating cat poop is a very common behavior in dogs, and it can cause some stomach upset. I suspect that is what is happening with him. He should be back to normal by tomorrow, no need to worry. I hope this helps!

It sounds as Mia is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an anti vomiting injection, antibiotics and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear that she ate something that she shouldn't have. I would be mildly concerned about the pesticide ingestion, but significantly more concerned that she could have ingested enough jean material that she could have an intestinal or stomach obstruction that could require immediate attention. As she has been inappetent, nauseated and dry heaving, I would recommend she be evaluated as soon as possible; if she has an intestinal obstruction, it may require immediate surgery to prevent significant complications (and could even be fatal if untreated). I would have her seen by a veterinarian, have any necessary testing done (xrays, ultrasound) and a treatment plan made. Good luck!

Sadie sounds very sick, and she needs to see a vet immediately. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Mila. Poor girl. It could be she has an infection causing the diarrhea, but it could also be something else like worms. Given that she has had it for a couple of days and is now lethargic, it's time to see a vet. I'd take her into one first thing in the morning to get this diagnosed and treated. I hope this helps!

It sounds like Moose may have some gastro-intestinal upset. You didn't mention vomiting-- If there's been no vomiting then that is good. However, decreased appetite and the loose stools are concerning. When the colon (large intestine) is inflamed, sometimes they feel like they need to poop even though there isn't anything more coming out. As for what may be causing the GI upset, it could be gastroenteritis which is inflammation of the stomach and or intestines-- this could be from eating something out of the ordinary such as getting into the garbage or eating mulch, etc, or it may be secondary to anything from kidney disease to cancer. I don't see Moose's age listed; if he is older, the concern that there is a more serious underlying problem is higher. If he is a younger dog, gastroenteritis is more likely. Since he seems lethargic, I strongly recommend that you take him in to the vet at your first convenience. If the lethargy is getting worse, or if he starts vomiting or having blood in the stool or vomit, seek emergency care. If you are unable to take him to the vet, you can offer a bland diet (boiled chicken and white rice) for a couple of days and see if that helps. If it is not improving, please get him in for an exam. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Betty. If she is starting to feel a bit better and is eating and drinking normally, then it should be fine to monitor her. If her symptoms do not resolve or she becomes lethargic again, then I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She will likely need fecal testing. Parasites and other intestinal infections are common causes of gastrointestinal upset in young dogs. I hope this information helps!