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My puppy ate clothing and is trying to vomit. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 3 months old

My 3 month morkie has been eating clothing and a slipper she is now sounding as if she's trying to vomit. What should I do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2016

Poor girl. Let her vomit. If she vomits up the particles well then that is a good thing. However if she tries to vomit and cannot produce anything, or if she continues to vomit liquids and refuses food, then this is concerning for a potential blockage and she should be taken to your vet right away. So monitor her for the next 24-48 hrs for any signs of a blockage which includes: excessive vomiting (even water), refusing food, few feces, +/- abdominal pain, and lethargy. If she doesn't have any of these symptoms and can keep her food down well, then she is likely to be just fine. However for the future you should try to keep these harmful things out of her reach, because puppies are very curious and will put almost anything in their mouths, not realizing how harmful they can be.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    Published on January 8th, 2020

    Poor girl. Hopefully the worst of it is over. Keep any eye on her tonight and then re-evaluate her in the morning. If she seems back to her normal self, then continue with the boiled chicken and rice for a few days to keep her stomach settled, then you can transition her back to her normal diet. However, if she continues to vomit through tomorrow, it is advised to take her in to your vet to get checked out. It's best to keep objects that she can put in her mouth and ingest out of her reach. Puppies are known to put just about anything in their mouth, and you don't want her to inadvertently eat something that she cannot easily pass. I do hope that Honey's stomach settles soon! Best of luck and take care.

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