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My dog ate string, now has diarrhea and is lethargic. What's wrong?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 88 lbs
My 16 month old American staffy pooed out about .5m of rope/string yesterday. She then last night pooed inside which she would never usually do and the Poo was half solid and half almost liquid. She stayed in her kennel all day with no motivation to do anything where she usually is very active and excited to see anyone
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on September 28th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question.
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). There is definitively the possibility of the presence of other foreign bodies still inside the gastrointestinal system.
A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). There is definitively the possibility of the presence of other foreign bodies still inside the gastrointestinal system.
A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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