If you're a dog owner, you've probably walked into a room to find bits of shredded paper everywhere—or caught your pup chewing on a receipt, birthday card, or even the post. But while it might seem harmless, many people wonder: can dogs eat paper? And what happens if they do?

Let’s break it down—and explain why edible dog cards like Scoff Paper offer a much safer (and tastier) alternative.

🧻 Why Do Dogs Eat Paper?

Dogs are curious creatures. Whether it’s boredom, anxiety, or just the fun of tearing something up, paper is an easy target. Some common reasons dogs eat or chew paper include:

• Teething or boredom (especially in puppies)

• Attention-seeking behaviour

• Separation anxiety

• Smells on the paper (e.g. food wrappers or scented cards)

While chewing might seem like a minor issue, eating paper is another story.

🚨 Is Paper Dangerous for Dogs?

In small amounts, paper usually passes through a dog’s digestive system without much trouble. But depending on the type of paper and how much is eaten, it can cause problems such as:

• Choking hazards

• Intestinal blockages (especially with thicker or glossy paper)

• Toxic inks, dyes, or glues

• Upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhoea

That lovely glittery card or glossy magazine? Not so lovely once it’s in your dog’s gut.

So, if your dog is a serial paper-chewer, it’s best to find a safer, edible alternative.

🐾 What Is Scoff Paper—and Is It Safe for Dogs?

Glad you asked. Scoff Paper is the original range of edible greeting cards for dogs—made with real, dog-safe ingredients and absolutely no harmful inks, plastics or glues.

Every card is:

✅ 100% edible and grain-free
✅ Made from potatoes with natural flavourings (like chicken or peanut butter!)
✅ Free from rawhide, plastic or nasty stuff
✅Coloured with dog friendly inks

So yes—it’s paper your dog can actually eat—on purpose.

🎉 When Should You Give Your Dog Edible Paper?

Scoff Paper cards are perfect for special occasions, like:

• Your dog’s birthday or Gotcha Day

• National holidays (yes, we do Valentine’s, Christmas, Halloween and more)

• Celebrating milestones like adoption or training wins

• Just because you want to spoil them (they deserve it)

Each card even comes with a space on the back for you to write a message—just don’t expect them to read it before they eat it!

🐕 Bottom Line: Don’t Let Them Chew That Envelope—Get Them a Scoff Paper Instead

Dogs shouldn’t eat regular paper—but they can safely enjoy Scoff Paper. If your pup has a taste for chewing, treat them to something designed with their health (and taste buds) in mind.

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