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Can a dog that eats cat feces from a litter box have intestinal blockage?

I have the type of cat litter that clumps together for easy cleaning. I have read that it is common for dogs to eat cat feces because of the oils in cat food that attract dogs. But I haven't heard if the clumping effect might harm the dogs GI tract. He gets sick (throwing up) every once in a while and I though it might be related to him eating out of the litter box.

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1. yes they can end up with blockages. especially with clumping litter. DO NOT LET YOUR DOG EAT OUT OF THE CAT BOX.
2. I don't know if it leads to GI blockage but if the litter has crystals (often blue in color) it may be lethal.
3. i dont think the chemicals in the litter are safe.. be careful and keep and eye on your dog..
4. Yes, clumping cat litter could very easily kill a dog by way of obstruction. You have to keep the kitty litter box away from the dog entirely. You should really use a safer litter.
5. Clumping litter could indeed cause digestive problems in a dog. Becomes like concrete in the bottom of the litter box, may do the same in the dog's gut. Just eating cat poop would make me throw up. Try putting a baby gate across the doorway of the room where the litter box is (works with small dogs; they can't jump it but the cat can) or put the litter box in a cupboard, utility closet (obviously not in with your clothes) or garage with a SMALL pet door if your dog is larger.
6. take it to the vet asap. the answer is yes.litter of any kind will scratch its insides causing internal bleeding.let alone the the chemicals and dyes used in the litter.