My dog licked paw balm. Could it cause resin-like poop and lethargy?

Hi, if it is over 24 hours and you are not noticing any symptoms such as vomiting, hypersalivating, being restless, I would recommend to keep an eye on him over the next couple of days and if you notice any abnormalities have him checked over. Hope this helps !

This lethargy can be a sign of illness, but unfortunately it's a very general sign of many ones. Eating poop is so common in dogs. Licking his paws can be due to allergy. To keep Teddy from eating poop, pick up his poop right after he goes to prevent his access to it. Have him seen by a vet for the lethargy and paw licking.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this could be secondary to dietary indiscretion from changing his diet though this could also be something else. If it is just from changing his diet then this should stop very shortly. However, if this is due to something else such as pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, among other possibilities then this is unlikely to resolve and a veterinary evaluation would be indicated for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

Sawyer may develop a bit of diarrhea and/or vomiting but it should resolve quickly. You can buy protective booties to use on walks or you can use a paw cream such as Musher's Secret. It is a safe cream for pets and works great. You can order it online or buy it at most pet stores.

This is usually designed to be completely harmless for dogs and the vomiting may be caused by a slight gastrointestinal irritation at this stage. As a first line approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. 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.

Unfortunately in this case, it cannot be treated at home. The rash sounds pretty bad, and I would be concerned about the color of his stool as well as the fact that he is lethargic and didn't want to eat breakfast. I would have him seen by a vet today.

Hello there! The lanolin itself is not toxic, but may cause some temporary, greasy diarrhea. I see that he is an Australian Shepherd- since he is long haired, I will give you the gross warning that there may be a smelly bath in his future after the lanolin passes. As long as he did not ingest any large pieces of plastic, I would not be concerned. If you're not sure if he got any large pieces, the signs of a serious problem from ingesting plastic would be: not wanting to eat, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you see those signs, I would recommend a vet visit and an x-ray to make sure he does not have any plastic stuck in his intestinal tract. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!