My puppy might have eaten a dryer sheet. What signs should I look for?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 26 days old | 10 lbs
My pug puppy was chewing on a dryer sheet and I noticed a small piece missing. Not sure if he actually swallowed it. What are the signs I should be looking for? This just happened 20 minutes ago.
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Published on July 26th, 2017
The dryer sheet doesn't have any toxins that could hurt your dog and if only a small piece is missing, this should pass through his intestinal tract without trouble. Keep an eye out for drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, or general lethargy. If anything like this happens, get him in to see your vet right away.
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Published on May 30th, 2021
Monitor her for vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy and have her examined by a vet if you notice anything abnormal. Besides monitoring her, there really isn't any additional home care that you can do. It will likely pass through without a problem.
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Published on June 10th, 2019
As long as he is eating and passing stool normally I would be happy to continue to monitor his progress. Any persistent vomiting (especially if soon after eating/drinking) would be a concern that he may be developing a bowel obstruction requiring surgery
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