My pup swallowed something now he has black stools?

Question

My 7 month old pup swallowed part of a toy a few days ago and yesterday started having black stools.
I phoned vet he said dont worry it should pass.
This morning he has a normal stool and then all the rest are black.
He is acting normal.
I have examined the stools but nothing has passed .
What do i do now i am very worried?

Answer 1

Call that vet back or get another. ASAP. A toy may pass..but it can also cause a blockage that can be fatal. Black stools, may possibly be from internal bleeding *note this is not always the case and I am NOT a vet*. How many days is a few? Usually a vet will watch or have you closely monitor a dog in such a situation..but if it isn't passed something must be done or the dog may die. Good luck.

Answer 2

Just what the vet said. Unless the pup starts vomitting or something else. But if the pup is acting fine, most likely he is. It sometimes takes a little time for it to pass. Could the black stool be related to something in his diet?

Answer 3

The vet is most likely right. Keep checking the stools to see if the swallowed part comes out

Answer 4

If that thing didn't pass it is causing an obstruction in the puppy's gastro-intestinal system. The black stools are worrisome as that may indicate bleeding. He could have a perforation which is not good. Best thing is to take him to a vet for an xray to put your mind at ease and for the puppy's benefit.

Answer 5

How big is the dog and how big a piece did he swallow? Call the vet back (or get another opinion). Black stool usually means blood and should be monitored very carefully.

Answer 6

I'm worried too--but black stools usually mean old blood. So, if he did traumatize his tummy or colon, then maybe the worst has passed.
It wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion--maybe you could get an abdominal scan just to make sure there is no obstruction.

Answer 7

That generally means that there is blood/internal bleeding somewhere. Take him to the emergency vet ASAP.