My dog ate many treats and paper. What are the risks to her health?

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My 40 pound 5 month old lab mix busted out of her crate and got hold of 3 half bags of treats today and devoured all of them, along with some paper. She pooped shortly after. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Some treats can be very rich and that could cause vomiting or diarrhea. It all depends on what type of treats they are. If they are an easy to digest treat, likely you will not see any negative effects. Bag sizes can vary greatly. If it was a large volume of treats that she ate, you should cut down her dinner to correlate to the volume eaten. Meaning if she normally eats two cups of dog food and you estimate she ate about 2 cups worth of treats, you may skip giving her dinner. If she ate a very large volume of treats, that can cause significant bloating to the stomach and significant G.I. distress. Monitor her very closely for abnormal behavior or discomfort. If this is noted she should see the veterinarian. A small amount of paper is not likely to cause an intestinal obstruction but you should watch her closely for the next 48 hours for any signs of complications. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog ate many treats and paper. What are the risks to her health?

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