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My Maltese ate a cotton ball with nail polish remover. Is it toxic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

My 7 lb Maltese ate a cotton ball with nail polish remover. Showing no symptoms after an hour. Should I be concerned

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2017

Typically this isn't of any serious toxicity concerns. She may have some stomach upset, in which case you can offer her a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese, to see if that helps to settle her stomach. The cotton balls pose a small risk of obstruction, but unlikely. Princess will likely be just fine. Best wishes and take care.

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