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My dog ate toilet paper. Is it safe or should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I think my Chihuahua ate a wet toilet paper ball, will she be okay, or should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2019

Depending on how much she ingested, this can cause gastrointestinal inflammation and possibly obstruction. I would recommend an immediate check up to make sure this is not happening and make her sick and resolve the problem straight away.

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