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My Shih Tzu keeps eating crayons. Why is she doing this, is it safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 13 lbs

My shih tzu is about a year old and she has been eating my children's crayons, why is she eating them.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2017

She could be eating them because Princess likes the taste. Check the label of the crayons to make sure they are non-toxic. Even if they are, Princess should not be allowed to eat them because they can get caught in her GI tract and cause an obstruction.

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