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Puppy ate a pad, now cotton in stool. When to worry or see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 11 days old | 7 lbs

My pup tends to chew on the puppy pad w the most cotton. I noticed Saturday he digested the puppy pad. He puked it out on Sunday. He’s had regular bowel movements since he puked out the pad. Today I notice his stool had some cotton in it. Should this be concerning? Overall his behavior has been the same. Eating I can’t really tell if there are any major differences. His stomach looks fine. But overall appearance what should I be looking for? I don’t believe it is swollen nor bloated.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2019

It sounds like is passing the remnants of the pad he ingested which is good. I would not be concerned unless he stops eating or begins to vomit. If he does either of those things then he needs to see a vet ASAP.

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