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My dog ate eyeliner and is trembling, sleepy. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 5 lbs

My dog ate some pencil eye liner and since she has been trembling a lot, doesnt eat or drink much, and is very sleepy. Shes a chihuahua and is 1 yr old. Plz help im so worried

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

I would have Violet seen by a vet. This pencil eye liner could be causing her to be ill, and it could be causing an obstruction or perforation of her intestines. It's best that she is seen by a vet now to diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated.

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