My 10-week-old puppy ate cat litter, is sick, smells like pee. What to do?

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I've been in bed sick for the last 8+ days until today. I have a 10 week old Rottweiler pup and after seeing her all day today it appears she's not eating like she has been, has lost weight and her nose is dry and she doesn't seem to be feeling well. My 40 year old niece is staying with me and she and her partner were supposed to be taking care of the house and pets. Tonight they tell me she been smelling like cat pee for days, guessing she's eaten lots of clumping catlitter. What can I do ? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 17 days old | 28 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Oh no! Clumping cat litter can cause intestinal blockage if she eats enough of it. Also, losing weight is not expected unless they were not feeding her enough or she really is sick. The smelling like urine could be from getting in the box but it could also indicate kidney damage if she got into something toxic. I recommend to play it safe and have her examined by the veterinarian. She is so young and as you know, puppies are more fragile than adults. Try to get her in today if at all possible. Also make sure that the normal things are happening, she’s eating well (puppies should have big appetites), she’s having normal bowle movements and urinating normally and she should be playful. For the next 24 hours, switch her to a plain boiled white meat chicken and plain boiled white rice. This will be easy to digest. I hope it’s nothing serious and that you found this helpful. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My 10-week-old puppy ate cat litter, is sick, smells like pee. What to do?

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