Riana wrote in to ask if her dog’s habit of litter box grazing is dangerous – not because of the cat poop, but because of the granular litter coating it.
The answer is possibly. If dogs ingest a large enough quantity of cat litter – especially the clumping variety – it could absolutely form a life-threatening blockage in the gastrointestinal tract.
Keep an eye on his bowel movements to make sure things are still flowing like normal. If he is straining to poop, cannot poop, or experiences more serious symptoms like vomiting, seek veterinary attention immediately.
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