{"id":137570,"date":"2022-07-11T15:16:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:16:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:43","slug":"what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens when a dog eats wax?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_wax\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats wax?\">What happens when a dog eats wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Is_babybel_wax_digestible\" title=\"Is babybel wax digestible?\">Is babybel wax digestible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_wax\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate wax?\">What should I do if my dog ate wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_candle_wax\" title=\"What happens if dog eats candle wax?\">What happens if dog eats candle wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_gram_of_wax\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a gram of wax?\">What happens if a dog eats a gram of wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Are_wax_melts_poisonous_to_dogs\" title=\"Are wax melts poisonous to dogs?\">Are wax melts poisonous to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_Babybel_wax\" title=\"What do I do if my dog eats Babybel wax?\">What do I do if my dog eats Babybel wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Can_you_eat_the_red_stuff_on_Babybel\" title=\"Can you eat the red stuff on Babybel?\">Can you eat the red stuff on Babybel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_if_you_swallow_cheese_wax\" title=\"What happens if you swallow cheese wax?\">What happens if you swallow cheese wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Can_you_eat_the_red_wax_on_cheese\" title=\"Can you eat the red wax on cheese?\">Can you eat the red wax on cheese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_wax\" title=\"What happens if your dog eats wax?\">What happens if your dog eats wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Will_wax_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Will wax hurt a dog?\">Will wax hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_a_candle\" title=\"What do I do if my dog ate a candle?\">What do I do if my dog ate a candle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Will_candle_wax_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will candle wax hurt my dog?\">Will candle wax hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_candle\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats a candle?\">What should I do if my dog eats a candle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_wax\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from eating wax?\">Can dogs get sick from eating wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_gram_of_dabs\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a gram of dabs?\">What happens if a dog eats a gram of dabs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#What_if_my_dog_eats_wax\" title=\"What if my dog eats wax?\">What if my dog eats wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Can_dogs_get_high_off_eating_wax\" title=\"Can dogs get high off eating wax?\">Can dogs get high off eating wax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Are_wax_melts_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Are wax melts harmful to dogs?\">Are wax melts harmful to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Can_burning_wax_melts_make_dogs_sick\" title=\"Can burning wax melts make dogs sick?\">Can burning wax melts make dogs sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Are_wax_melts_toxic\" title=\"Are wax melts toxic?\">Are wax melts toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Is_Scentsy_wax_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is Scentsy wax toxic to dogs?\">Is Scentsy wax toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Is_Babybel_wax_digestible\" title=\"Is Babybel wax digestible?\">Is Babybel wax digestible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-when-a-dog-eats-wax\/#Will_wax_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will wax hurt my dog?\">Will wax hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_wax\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wax candles are typically made from paraffin, beeswax, or soy. None of these materials tend to be poisonous to dogs. When ingested, <b>they tend to soften and pass through the dogs intestinal tract without issue. However, large pieces my cause an intestinal blockage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_babybel_wax_digestible\"><\/span>Is babybel wax digestible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wax we use to coat our products is made of a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes and colouring, which specifically contains no Bisphenol A. Its food safe and meets very strict regulatory standards. <b>It poses no health risk if accidentally ingested<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_wax\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now if a dog were to eat a large chunk of wax all at once, it can become lodged in the throat or digestive tract and cause choking or a stomach blockage. This can be fatal if untreated so if you ever suspect that this is happening, <b>take your dog to the vet immediately<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_candle_wax\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats candle wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can candle wax kill dogs? Candle wax in itself is not usually toxic, but <b>veterinary intervention should be sought in case of intestinal obstruction or burns (if the wax was hot at the time it was eaten).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_gram_of_wax\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a gram of wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If ingested directly, your pet is susceptible to both the toxic effects of the plant as well as several gastrointestinal side effects, such as <b>vomiting and diarrhea. Vape pens, oils, butters and waxes also pose a serious health risk to your pets because they contain extreme concentrations of THC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_wax_melts_poisonous_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are wax melts poisonous to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many high street wax melts are not pet safe<\/b> Ingredients such as Paraffin Wax, Lead, Benzene, and artificial scents can all have a detrimental effect on our dogs health. They can cause damage to their central nervous system and can trigger respiratory problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_Babybel_wax\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog eats Babybel wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate babybel wax while it was trying to get to the cheese, <b>you most likely dont have anything to worry about. What is this? The wax wrapper is relatively small and unlikely to cause any blockages or choking, and the wax itself is non-toxic and approved by the FDA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_the_red_stuff_on_Babybel\"><\/span>Can you eat the red stuff on Babybel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>we do not recommend eating it, if a person or pet accidentally consumes the wax, there will be no harmful effects. The wrapper we put outside the wax on each piece of Mini Babybel cheese is cellophane.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_swallow_cheese_wax\"><\/span>What happens if you swallow cheese wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating wax doesnt normally enhance the flavour of the cheese, however it doesnt stick to the gut so shouldnt do you any harm unless you eat lots. <b>If you do each too much it may cause bowel problems and wont move through the gut very well. If you do eat it it wont poison you, but why spoil your cheese.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_the_red_wax_on_cheese\"><\/span>Can you eat the red wax on cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I eat the wax on cheese? We appreciate the enthusiasm but unfortunately <b>the wax isnt meant to be eaten. The gift of cheese is best enjoyed unwrapped and free of wax. Dont sweat it if you ate some though, its 100% food safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_wax\"><\/span>What happens if your dog eats wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consumption of candle wax tends to have a laxative effect and leads to <b>diarrhea or soft, greasy stool. If the diarrhea is watery, bloody, or doesnt improve within a day, contact your vet. Alternatively, some dogs may experience mild constipation after eating a candle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_wax_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Will wax hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paraffin, soy, and wax are <b>not toxic to dogs. Ingredients such as dyes and scents may be toxic, and the wick and tea light holder can sometimes cause blockages and other gut damage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_a_candle\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog ate a candle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If ingested directly, your pet is susceptible to both the toxic effects of the plant as well as several gastrointestinal side effects, such as <b>vomiting and diarrhea. Vape pens, oils, butters and waxes also pose a serious health risk to your pets because they contain extreme concentrations of THC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_candle_wax_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will candle wax hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can candle wax kill dogs? <b>Candle wax in itself is not usually toxic, but veterinary intervention should be sought in case of intestinal obstruction or burns (if the wax was hot at the time it was eaten).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_candle\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats a candle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate a very large amount of candles but doesnt seem to be choking, you still need to <b>take him to the vet immediately. This is because the chunks are now sitting in your dogs digestive tract and could soon cause a pyloric obstruction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_wax\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from eating wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While we do not recommend eating it, if a person or pet accidentally consumes the wax, <b>there will be no harmful effects. As you can see, babybel wax is made of completely non-toxic components. Paraffin is a harmless substance to dogs as is polyethylene, another type of wax.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_gram_of_dabs\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a gram of dabs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If ingested directly, your pet is susceptible to both the toxic effects of the plant as well as several gastrointestinal side effects, such as <b>vomiting and diarrhea. Vape pens, oils, butters and waxes also pose a serious health risk to your pets because they contain extreme concentrations of THC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_eats_wax\"><\/span>What if my dog eats wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog eats a small amount of plain wax like that of a babybel, most of the time it will harmlessly pass through the GI tract and come out the other end. If you really want to be sure, <b>monitor your dogs feces over the next few days for any signs of red wax<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_high_off_eating_wax\"><\/span>Can dogs get high off eating wax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being largely considered safe for people, <b>marijuana is toxic to dogs. This includes raw cannabis plants and dried cannabis, as well as BHO, wax, edibles, and any other cannabis product containing a significant amount of THC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_wax_melts_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are wax melts harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many high street wax melts are not pet safe<\/b> Ingredients such as Paraffin Wax, Lead, Benzene, and artificial scents can all have a detrimental effect on our dogs health. They can cause damage to their central nervous system and can trigger respiratory problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_burning_wax_melts_make_dogs_sick\"><\/span>Can burning wax melts make dogs sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burch explained, <b>if your furry companion ingests the wax of a scented candle, your pet may experience an upset stomach, including vomiting and diarrhea. Head to the vet if this happens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_wax_melts_toxic\"><\/span>Are wax melts toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wax melts are safe because they dont create soot, dont contain harmful chemicals, and can be used flame-free. Not only are they good for the environment, but they are safe for your health. No lung agitation, respiratory issues, or stained furniture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Scentsy_wax_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is Scentsy wax toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If used correctly and safely, and if your cat is not sensitive to volatile oils, then <b>no, Scentsy is not toxic to pets, but it does have the potential to be. So, you need to make sure that you are using Scentsy safely in your home. To do that, you need to make sure that: Your cat does not ingest the wax melts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Babybel_wax_digestible\"><\/span>Is Babybel wax digestible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consumption of candle wax tends to have a laxative effect and leads to <b>diarrhea or soft, greasy stool. If the diarrhea is watery, bloody, or doesnt improve within a day, contact your vet. Alternatively, some dogs may experience mild constipation after eating a candle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_wax_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will wax hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wax we use to coat our products is made of a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes and colouring, which specifically contains no Bisphenol A. Its food safe and meets very strict regulatory standards. <b>It poses no health risk if accidentally ingested<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens when a dog eats wax?Is babybel wax digestible?What should I do if my dog ate wax?What happens if dog eats candle wax?What happens if a dog eats a gram of wax?Are wax melts poisonous to dogs?What do I do if my dog eats Babybel wax?Can you eat the red stuff&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137570"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137570\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}