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My puppy ate bedding, passing it, but keeps throwing up. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 22 days old

My puppy ate some of her bedding I know this because she is passing it when she goes to the bathroom however she threw up twice while eating

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 22nd, 2016

If she ate a significant amount of her bedding, it's definitely possible that she could have an intestinal obstruction. Normally, signs of an obstruction would include vomiting, lethargy, not eating, and not having bowel movements. It sounds like your pup is eating normally and having bowel movements regularly. Vomiting once or twice is not necessarily a concern is she is still eating find and acting normal - but if she has repeated episodes of vomiting, stops having bowel movements, or begins acting lethargic then I would recommend having her seen by a vet right away.

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 24th, 2018

    Vomiting can have many different underlying causes, but since Lexi ate some of her bed I would be concerned about the potential for an obstruction. If she only vomited twice and is now eating, drinking and acting like her normal self you could monitor her through there day and see if it happens again. If she doesn’t want to eat, vomits again, or seems lethargic or painful you should definitely see your veterinarian.

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