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My puppy ate underwear. What to do if she's acting normal and playful?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 25 days old | 35 lbs

Hi! My puppy ate the crotch area out of my underwear. I'm not sure when she ate it but she's been her normal and playful self all day & still shows an appetite. Should I wait until tomorrow to see if it passes?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend just watching her for now to see if it passes. I would monitor her stool to see if there is any evidence of the fabric in her stool. If she is showing any symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy or decreased appetite then I would get her seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to have abdominal x-rays taken and an exam.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on January 22nd, 2019

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Monitor her closely for signs of an obstruction such as vomiting, inappetence and/or abdominal pain. If any of these are observed, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as she could be obstructed which would require medical attention. Best of luck!

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