My puppy is eating fur. Will she get hairballs or digestive issues?

If she pulls the fur off and eats it there is always a chance that it could build up and cause an obstruction in her gut. It is unlikely and dogs chew these sort of toys up every day but the chance is still there. To be 100% safe it would be better not to give it to her.

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.

If you notice Jax having vomiting, diarrhea, or a decrease in appetite or energy, that could indicate the fur chunk is stuck and he needs veterinary care. If you don't notice that in the next few days, I wouldn't be too concerned, as hopefully it will have passed.

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!

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.

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!

I would recommend monitoring for now and if you begin to see symptoms at home such as vomiting and lethargy, then I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Mollie so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction!