Why is your dog eating toilet paper?

We know that most dogs eat weird stuff at some point in their lives. They get into the trash when you're not looking, steal a bunch of potatoes out of the cupboard (which you could've sworn you closed before you left the house!) or – occasionally – go right ahead and eat toilet paper. read more

If your dog doesn't already know commands, teach the basics of sit, come and stay. You can then add commands that have to do with the tissue eating, such as give and leave it. When you catch your dog with tissue in his mouth, put your open hand under his mouth, and say, "give." He should then release the paper. read more

Medical Reasons – Cases of toilet paper eating are not usually behavioral. However, if your dog seems obsessive about eating paper and possibly other eating habits, a vet visit may be in order. Your veterinarian will likely want to run blood work and talk about potential nutritional deficiencies. read more

If your pup has separation anxiety, she likely will do more than only eat tissue paper. If she's just eating a bit of paper and chewing a few other items, a treat dispenser might dissuade her enough until you return, if you leave for just an hour or so. read more