Dexter is eating his toy stuffing and napkins - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jerryray · 09-03-2012, 08:57 PM

So If we drop a napkin, Dexter will tear it up and eat some, he is pulling the stuffing out of his toys. When we try the drop routine, it does not work, even with the liver treats. If we try to grab it he nips.

Will the stuffing make him sick?

We catch most of it, but he eats some.

He has dozens of toys, but he is a Yorkie...

Candylynise · 09-03-2012, 09:06 PM

Jada has never been able to get any stuffing out of her toys but she is very fond of eating lint unfortunately. I always make sure her stuffed toys look sturdy and I cut the tags off because she loves to chew them. Small amounts of paper or stuffing probably won't hurt but I'm sure too much could cause digestive problems. Maybe you could try some of the toys that they have out now that do not have stuffing in them. Petsmart has them.

Lovetodream88 · 09-04-2012, 07:30 AM

If he is actually eating the stuff he may be missing something in his diet. I would think a little bit of napkin would pass but to much stuffing I would think can cause a blockage and with as small as yorkies are I bet it wouldn't take to much.

yorkietalkjilly · 09-04-2012, 08:08 AM

He probably needs to chew and stuffing is not good for any dog's intestinal tract, often causing obstructions in little dogs. Replace those toys with kong toys with kibble inside and other trusted chew toys that he can stay busy with while staying safe medically.

Teegy · 09-04-2012, 08:53 AM

get yer sewin' kit out.

how old is he and is he teething?

09-03-2012, 08:57 PM	#1
jerryray Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bayside ny Posts: 104	Dexter is eating his toy stuffing and napkins So If we drop a napkin, Dexter will tear it up and eat some, he is pulling the stuffing out of his toys. When we try the drop routine, it does not work, even with the liver treats. If we try to grab it he nips. Will the stuffing make him sick? We catch most of it, but he eats some. He has dozens of toys, but he is a Yorkie...

09-04-2012, 07:30 AM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	If he is actually eating the stuff he may be missing something in his diet. I would think a little bit of napkin would pass but to much stuffing I would think can cause a blockage and with as small as yorkies are I bet it wouldn't take to much. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-04-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	He probably needs to chew and stuffing is not good for any dog's intestinal tract, often causing obstructions in little dogs. Replace those toys with kong toys with kibble inside and other trusted chew toys that he can stay busy with while staying safe medically. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

09-03-2012, 09:06 PM	#2
Candylynise Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 28	Jada has never been able to get any stuffing out of her toys but she is very fond of eating lint unfortunately. I always make sure her stuffed toys look sturdy and I cut the tags off because she loves to chew them. Small amounts of paper or stuffing probably won't hurt but I'm sure too much could cause digestive problems. Maybe you could try some of the toys that they have out now that do not have stuffing in them. Petsmart has them.

09-04-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	get yer sewin' kit out. how old is he and is he teething?