Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo
  • Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!

    rewards header
    Become a member today!
    Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
    Petco Pay LogoBecome a credit card member today!

    Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
    when you use Petco Pay!

    APPLY NOW
    Learn More About Petco Pay Benefits

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

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

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?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2019

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.
Vote Icon1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Smart Picks for Smart Questions

Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Share

Styled arrow button