My dog has thread stuck after pooping. Is the leftover thread dangerous?

Oh no, that's not good! More than likely, this one thread will pass without problem especially if it isn't very long. The worst case scenario would be it could cause a linear foreign body, signs of which include a decreased appetite, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Keep an eye on her to be safe, and if you do see any of those signs, take her into a vet right away. Hopefully, however, she will be just fine. Best of luck!

If the string came out very easily without having to pull hard, it may be OK. If you had to put a lot of tension when pulling it, there is a chance the string could have cut the esophagus. Watch closely for vomiting (especially with blood), gagging, difficulty swallowing or decreased appetite. Also watch for black, tarry stools. This is a sign of bleeding in the esophagus, stomach or small intestines. If any of these symptoms are seen, I would take her to a veterinarian immediately. They may want to do blood work, x-rays, or even use a scope to evaluate the esophagus for injuries.

Poor Echo! You did the right thing by making him a vet appointment tomorrow morning. In the meantime, don't pull on the dangling piece of thread, as this can cause further damage. I would suggest not feeding him after midnight tonight, in case your veterinarian needs to sedate him to safely remove the thread.

You should immediately take her to a petER, preferably to one where they have an endoscope with which they can take out the needle from the stomach before it travels on into the intestine and causes an intestinal obstruction as a "linear foreign body" or the needle perforates the stomach or the intestines. Please take Bebe to a petER now.

It's likely a foreign body. Bologna wrappers​ or string are common culprits. Do not pull on it. It may come out when she defacates, but she should be checked by your veterinarian to make sure it isn't wrapped up in her bowel.

Yes, the strings can damage Franny's intestines, and it can cause a linear foreign body. It could cause her to have runny and bloody stools if there is one, and I do recommend having x-rays done on Franny to see if she does have a linear foreign body. If she does have one, she will need surgery to remove it. I would make sure that she has no access whatsoever to the strings from the throw blanket in the future.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This can create a quite severe inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver) and possibly a gastrointestinal obstruction. 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!