My dog ate a wet diaper and poop. Should I worry about blockage?

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Chewy tore up a diaper it was already wet and big but I pretty certain he ate some of the diaper then their were I guess poop on the floor small individual ones so will he be ok that he ate some of the diaper and the poop pretty sure he only at some of the poop. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. There should be no problems from eating the poop, but there is always a small chance that the diaper may cause a blockage. You just want to be aware if Chewy shows any signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, bloating or pain of any kind. If he continues to eat normally & have regular bowel movements over the next 72 hours or so, then he will be fine. Just watch for any signs of anything unusual. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog ate a wet diaper and poop. Should I worry about blockage?

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