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My dog ate toilet paper. Should I be worried? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 20 lbs

I found Nico in my bathroom ripping up/eating toilet paper. I’m not sure how much he ate!! How concerned should I be!?!?

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Answered By Jennifer Witt, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2019

Just watch him for vomiting and diarrhea or if he stops eating. Most likely the toilet paper will dissolve but if he ate a bunch really fast and it all clumped I would imagine it could cause a problem. Feed him some bland food of cooked rice and boiled shredded chicken to help move it through. If he starts acting sick have him seen

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