{"id":17025,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:29","slug":"is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Kleenex harmful to dogs?"},"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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Is_Kleenex_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Is Kleenex harmful to dogs?\">Is Kleenex harmful to dogs?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_Kleenex\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with Kleenex?\">Why is my dog obsessed with Kleenex?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_Kleenex\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop eating Kleenex?\">How do I get my dog to stop eating Kleenex?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_tissue_paper\" title=\"What happens if dog eats tissue paper?\">What happens if dog eats tissue paper?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Are_tissues_dangerous_for_dogs\" title=\"Are tissues dangerous for dogs?\">Are tissues dangerous for dogs?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_used_tissues\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with used tissues?\">Why is my dog obsessed with used tissues?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Why_do_dogs_like_used_Kleenex\" title=\"Why do dogs like used Kleenex?\">Why do dogs like used Kleenex?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_eat_Kleenex\" title=\"Is it OK for dogs to eat Kleenex?\">Is it OK for dogs to eat Kleenex?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_eat_Kleenex\" title=\"Why does my dog eat Kleenex?\">Why does my dog eat Kleenex?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_tissues\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop eating tissues?\">How do I get my dog to stop eating tissues?<\/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\/is-kleenex-harmful-to-dogs\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_Kleenex\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats a Kleenex?\">What should I do if my dog eats a Kleenex?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kleenex_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is Kleenex harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When tissue, paper towels, or Kleenex is swallowed in small amounts, <b>it should not cause harm to your four-legged friend. Tissue or toilet paper that has been ripped up or shredded will most likely pass through the digestive tract without incident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_Kleenex\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs are prone to a condition known as Pica, which is an eating disorder of persistent craving and compulsive of eating non-food substances. Tissues fit into this category and your Pica driven hound may just feel compelled to eat tissues and other strange substances.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_Kleenex\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop eating Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop My Dog from Eating Tissues<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure your dog has a variety of safe toys that combat boredom.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit your dog&#8217;s access to tissues, especially when you aren&#8217;t home.  <\/li>\n<li>Spend uninterrupted daily time with your pooch so they can soak you up in more healthful ways.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_tissue_paper\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats tissue paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating toilet paper <b>can lead to serious digestive issues. At the very least, your pup may experience an upset stomach as the toilet paper passes through their system. This could cause vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and lethargy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tissues_dangerous_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are tissues dangerous for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs don&#8217;t eat the paper they play withthe joy is in the ripping upbut if pups do ingest napkins or tissues, there could be serious health consequences. <b>Small amounts of paper will just pass through a dog&#8217;s digestive tract, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_used_tissues\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with used tissues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may eat toilet paper because of a medical condition called <b>pica, an eating disorder that makes dogs (and even humans) crave non-edible substances, often due to anemia or zinc deficiency. Anxiety can also lead dogs to chew or shred paper in an effort to soothe themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_used_Kleenex\"><\/span>Why do dogs like used Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog chews up Kleenex <b>because he finds the texture appealing, and holding down the tissue box while he shreds what&#8217;s inside may make him feel like he is killing his prey. Aside from it just being fun, dogs may engage in destructive chewing because they are bored, stressed, or anxious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_eat_Kleenex\"><\/span>Is it OK for dogs to eat Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When tissue, paper towels, or Kleenex is swallowed in small amounts, <b>it should not cause harm to your four-legged friend. Tissue or toilet paper that has been ripped up or shredded will most likely pass through the digestive tract without incident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_eat_Kleenex\"><\/span>Why does my dog eat Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog chews up Kleenex <b>because he finds the texture appealing, and holding down the tissue box while he shreds what&#8217;s inside may make him feel like he is killing his prey. Aside from it just being fun, dogs may engage in destructive chewing because they are bored, stressed, or anxious.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_tissues\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop eating tissues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop My Dog from Eating Tissues<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure your dog has a variety of safe toys that combat boredom.  <\/li>\n<li>Limit your dog&#8217;s access to tissues, especially when you aren&#8217;t home.  <\/li>\n<li>Spend uninterrupted daily time with your pooch so they can soak you up in more healthful ways.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_Kleenex\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats a Kleenex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pup consumed any type of paper product, you need <b>to contact your veterinarian immediately. Foreign objects of any kind can cause bowel obstructions, especially when the object is not something your dog can digest.<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Kleenex harmful to dogs?Why is my dog obsessed with Kleenex?How do I get my dog to stop eating Kleenex?What happens if dog eats tissue paper?Are tissues dangerous for dogs?Why is my dog obsessed with used tissues?Why do dogs like used Kleenex?Is it OK for dogs to eat Kleenex?Why does my dog&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17025"}],"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=17025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17025\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}