My dog passed a sock, now has inconsistent poop. What can I give?

He may be trying to pass them. The best thing to do it feed him canned pumpkin or green beans to help him go to the bathroom. You can take him to the vet for a rectal exam to see if they can assist in getting it out. If you ntoice any vomiting or anorexia then he maybe obstructed and need to be seen

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend adding 1 tbsp of canned pumpkin to his diet and see if this helps normalize his bowel movements. If by the bandage change he has not defecated, you can discuss other options with your veterinarian. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! He may be able to pass it but in reality, it is possible that it may cause a gastrointestinal obstruction. I recommend you watch him closely for signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction such as vomiting, inappetence, nausea and/or abdominal pain and have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment if observed. Also, keep an eye on his stools to check to see if he passes the sock. Best of luck! Hopefully this is nothing!

I agree with you, it does appear to be bone fragments. You are extremely lucky that are passing through and have not become stuck or perforated the intestinal wall. It can take a lot of time for them to pass through - they are heavy and the body has been trying to digest them. I suggest you feed him a lot of fiber for the next few days and if he starts to act ill in any way you need to have him to your vet for an exam. Sources of fiber: canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin, not pie filling), and slices of bread work best.

I would definitely not add salt as this can cause him to have salt poisoning and subsequent neurological problems. I would suggest adding 1-2 tsp of canned pumpkin (not the pie filling) to his food daily which will add fiber and hopefully allow him to go #2 a bit easier. If he is still having issues then I would have his prostate examined to check if it is enlarged and possible the underlying problem as to why he can't go easily. An enlarged prostate will push up on the colon, making the hole narrower so that poop can't easily pass through. The cure for this is to have him on a laxative through your vet and ultimately getting him neutered can resolve this issue for good. I hope everything works out for your pet Kitty. Take care.

I would continue with the probiotics. They won't hurt anything and they may help. I also suggest you feed some canned pumpkin for the increased fiber. This may help "push" anymore wicker pieces out. You can give 1/4 cup of pumpkin twice a day. Pure pumpkin, not pie filling. Hope this helps.

[Pumpkin](https://www.petcoach.co/article/health-benefits-of-pumpkin-for-pets) is a "super food" of the canine world. [Pumpkin](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/pumpkin) contains soluble fiber and beta-carotene and can do wonders for both constipation and diarrhea. However, if your dog is lethargic, not eating, vomiting has diarrhea or is straining and not passing any stool, you need to seek veterinary attention immediately. That being said, the recommended amount of [pumpkin to give a dog](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/pumpkin/) is 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight of plain, canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling) or fresh, steamed pumpkin. Given once or twice daily, this can aid in defecation. Always have fresh water available. Mix in some warm water in the food to increase intake which can also help prevent constipation. If the constipation persists for more than 24 hours, you should see your veterinarian.