My dog eats human hair. Is it dangerous? Can it cause blockage?

I’m not too worried about 1 Human hair, but if he does consume enough of it I have seen it cause a blockage. Try to watch that he isn’t licking the floor after blow drying your hair , eating hair ties, or other avenues for consumption. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Yes it can cause issues with the intestines if he ingest large amount of hair, i'm still not sure where exactly he gets all these hairs from though. you could use a hairball paste for cats, that can help dissolving and passing the hair but obviously the hair ingestion is the main thing that you need to prevent from him to do.

Hello. Puppies will sometimes eat amazing things, & this can get them into a lot of trouble. Most people know to keep kitchen garbage stowed away, but bathroom trash often gets overlooked. Hair from a cleaned out hairbrush is a neat treat for a nosy puppy. I would feed Louie 2 teaspoons of canned or cooked pumpkin twice daily for a few days. The increased fiber should push anything through. Watch for signs of bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite or lethargy which are all potential signs of a blockage & a need for immediate veterinary care. Thaks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is not typical though I have seen it before. The one concern I have is that if Penelope eats a lot of hair that could at some point turn into an intestinal blockage. That would be uncommon and not expected but possible so I would try to discourage this behavior as much as possible. Good luck and have a good night!

Depending on his size and the amount of hair ingested, it is unlikely that it is creating a gastrointestinal obstruction. I would suggest to give some mineral oil (3mls twice daily up to 10 kg, 5mls if over 15kg) and soft food. Monitor his defecation for the next 24 hours. If it is a small amount of fresh blood a veterinary check up is not needed for the moment. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.

Hi there and thanks for posting. Hair can cause hairballs and sometimes these can lead to gastrointestinal obstructions in cats. If you are sure it is your hair he is ingesting, I would make sure you vacuum frequently and make sure your hair isn't around areas where George eats. Giving George some extra fiber in is diet can help. Plain canned pumpkin (not the pie filling) or the paste for hairballs you can find at your pet store can help provide extra bulk and help move things along smoothly in the GI tract and will also help prevent hairball formation I hope this helps and best wishes to you and George!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Alfa may be experiencing some irritation or tickling in his throat from the hair. But a small amount of hair should not be enough to cause any significant problems, such as obstruction of the intestines. I recommend offering Alfa a small meal of his normal food to see if this helps move any hair along. He should have plenty of access to water too. I hope this is helpful!