How to stop my puppy from eating hair and prevent health issues?

No, in most cases this should not cause any problems with her digestive system :) It's quite common for puppies and adult dogs to ingest some hair from time to time - it usually just comes out in the stool, or she may vomit up hairballs occasionally like a cat.

You can gently pull it, but if it is stuck or hurts him, stop. You can try adding some canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) to Sal's food to see if that helps. Add a teaspoon to each meal.

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.

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.

"Flushing out" would involve enemas or inducing diarrhea, which is rarely indicated (and really unpleasant for you!). If it goes on for longer than 24 hours, it would be a good idea to have Skye evaluated by a vet to decide if treatment is indicated. Picking up hair and vacuuming is a great idea. Making sure her diet is balanced and contains fiber will help. Fish oil supplements may help with the passage of small amounts of hair.

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!

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.