{"id":16173,"date":"2022-03-25T10:56:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:56:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:56:07","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-clothes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats clothes?"},"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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_clothes\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats clothes?\">What happens if my dog eats clothes?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_chewing_my_clothes\" title=\"How do I stop my dog chewing my clothes?\">How do I stop my dog chewing my clothes?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_fabric\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats fabric?\">What happens when a dog eats fabric?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_cloth_to_pass_through_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for cloth to pass through a dog?\">How long does it take for cloth to pass through a dog?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_eating_clothes\" title=\"Why does my dog like eating clothes?\">Why does my dog like eating clothes?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#Are_clothes_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Are clothes harmful to dogs?\">Are clothes harmful 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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_my_clothes\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop chewing my clothes?\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing my clothes?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_chew_on_my_clothes\" title=\"Why does my dog like to chew on my clothes?\">Why does my dog like to chew on my clothes?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#Can_dogs_die_from_eating_fabric\" title=\"Can dogs die from eating fabric?\">Can dogs die from eating fabric?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_fabric\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass fabric?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass fabric?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#Will_my_dog_poop_out_cloth\" title=\"Will my dog poop out cloth?\">Will my dog poop out cloth?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_something_out\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to poop something out?\">How long does it take for a dog to poop something out?<\/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-if-my-dog-eats-clothes\/#What_if_my_dog_eats_a_piece_of_cloth\" title=\"What if my dog eats a piece of cloth?\">What if my dog eats a piece of cloth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_clothes\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides being expensive and greatly increasing your sock and underwear budget, ingested articles of clothing <b>can cause blockages that can result in serious illness and even death in your dog if not addressed. If a serious digestive system blockage occurs, your dog may require emergency surgery to remove the blockage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_chewing_my_clothes\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog chewing my clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When playtime is over, <b>give her a potty break and then put her up for a rest. When she is loose and attacking your clothes and legs, stop moving and ask her for another behavior that you will reward. If this doesn&#8217;t work, calmly put her in her crate with a small treat for a puppy timeout.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_fabric\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The issue with animals eating fabric is that <b>textiles are not able to be broken down and passed through the digestive system like a stick. Depending on the size of your dog and the size of the sock, they may be able to vomit it back up or eventually pass it through their excretions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_cloth_to_pass_through_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for cloth to pass through a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To evaluate the safety of waiting to see if the object will pass, definitely call your veterinarian for advice. Generally, it takes <b>10-24 hours for food to pass through the entire digestive tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_eating_clothes\"><\/span>Why does my dog like eating clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral pica is sometimes called stress eating. <b>Stress, boredom, and anxiety (particularly separation anxiety) may cause a dog to be destructive and ingest things such as bedding, items of clothing, or items from the trash, Collier says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_clothes_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are clothes harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no harm putting clothes on your dog. If you are still on the fence consider this: dogs come equipped with their own external coats but some dogs have lighter layers than others. Many dogs are not genetically suited to environments in which they find themselves in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_my_clothes\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop chewing my clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When playtime is over, give her a potty break and then put her up for a rest. When she is loose and attacking your clothes and legs, stop moving and ask her for another behavior that you will reward. If this doesn&#8217;t work, calmly put her in her <b>crate with a small treat for a puppy timeout.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_chew_on_my_clothes\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to chew on my clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taste, Feel and Smell Some things are just fun to chew on. A puppy may munch on your clothing <b>because he likes the texture, or because the fabric tastes good. Additionally, a dog will often chew on clothing that smells like his owner as a way of comforting himself in your absence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_die_from_eating_fabric\"><\/span>Can dogs die from eating fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides being expensive and greatly increasing your sock and underwear budget, <b>ingested articles of clothing can cause blockages that can result in serious illness and even death in your dog if not addressed. If a serious digestive system blockage occurs, your dog may require emergency surgery to remove the blockage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_fabric\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To evaluate the safety of waiting to see if the object will pass, definitely call your veterinarian for advice. Generally, it takes <b>10-24 hours for food to pass through the entire digestive tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_poop_out_cloth\"><\/span>Will my dog poop out cloth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Socks or Other Fabric The issue with animals eating fabric is that textiles are <b>not able to be broken down and passed through the digestive system like a stick. Depending on the size of your dog and the size of the sock, they may be able to vomit it back up or eventually pass it through their excretions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_something_out\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to poop something out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The digestive tract is essentially a long tube, passing food from the mouth, down the esophagus, into the stomach, through the lengthy small intestine, then forming stool in the colon and out the rectum. It generally takes ingesta (all that is swallowed) from <b>10-24 hours to move through the entire digestive tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_eats_a_piece_of_cloth\"><\/span>What if my dog eats a piece of cloth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cloth itself is not harmful or toxic, and as long as it&#8217;s small enough, it&#8217;s likely to pass right through. <b>Problems will develop when the cloth is too large to pass.<\/b><b>In those cases it may lodge in the stomach or intestine.  These will cause severe damage to a long section of intestine, and are often fatal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if my dog eats clothes?How do I stop my dog chewing my clothes?What happens when a dog eats fabric?How long does it take for cloth to pass through a dog?Why does my dog like eating clothes?Are clothes harmful to dogs?How do I get my dog to stop chewing my clothes?Why&#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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16173"}],"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=16173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16173\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}