Anyone that had the opportunity to keep or to live with dogs would know that these animals not only have huge appetites but are also inclined to eat things that humans find disgusting. The habit of eating non-food items is called pica. Dog owners are aware of the pets inclination to eat non-edible things but they can't help but be exasperated if the pet eats disgusting things. Rocks are one of the non-food items that are eaten by dogs.
As mentioned, dogs love to eat rocks but this habit is most commonly seen in puppies. Puppies have a very curious nature and the mouth is used to learn about their environment. A pet parent will be amused by the pet's chewing as if what is being chewed is bubble gum. This habit of eating rocks though can have dangerous repercussion on the health of the pet. The soft tissues of the mouth can be wounded by the hard rock. The delicate digestive tract of the dog is not built to digest the hard rock thus ingestion can result to diarrhea. A rock can get lodged in the dog's esophagus or in the intestinal tract and create a life threatening obstruction.
Dogs are really good eaters. We also know that man's best friends can develop hazardous and socially unacceptable behaviors. The dog's habit of eating rocks will still puzzle a lot of pet owners. The habit of eating rocks can signify that the pet has a medical problem such as brain diseases. A dog's rock eating habit that is not caused by a medical concern is probably caused by a behavioral concern.
Boredom, anxiety or stress can entice a dog to gnaw and to ingest rocks. Dogs would always love to get the attention of the family because these are social animals. Boredom will set in if the dog is left alone at home all day. The unacceptable behaviors of dogs can be associated with boredom. Eating rocks is a manifestation that the dog is bored. The habit of eating rocks can be the dog's way of attracting the master's attention.
Various lab tests would be necessary to know the health concerns of humans. Dogs really do have amazing abilities, one of which is knowing what is wrong with their system. Rock eating is associated with the effort of correcting a nutrient deficiency. The habit of eating rocks can be the dog's way of calling the master's attention to the nutrient deficient diet or to the attention that is being missed by the dog.
As mentioned, dogs love to eat rocks but this habit is most commonly seen in puppies. Puppies have a very curious nature and the mouth is used to learn about their environment. A pet parent will be amused by the pet's chewing as if what is being chewed is bubble gum. This habit of eating rocks though can have dangerous repercussion on the health of the pet. The soft tissues of the mouth can be wounded by the hard rock. The delicate digestive tract of the dog is not built to digest the hard rock thus ingestion can result to diarrhea. A rock can get lodged in the dog's esophagus or in the intestinal tract and create a life threatening obstruction.
Dogs are really good eaters. We also know that man's best friends can develop hazardous and socially unacceptable behaviors. The dog's habit of eating rocks will still puzzle a lot of pet owners. The habit of eating rocks can signify that the pet has a medical problem such as brain diseases. A dog's rock eating habit that is not caused by a medical concern is probably caused by a behavioral concern.
Boredom, anxiety or stress can entice a dog to gnaw and to ingest rocks. Dogs would always love to get the attention of the family because these are social animals. Boredom will set in if the dog is left alone at home all day. The unacceptable behaviors of dogs can be associated with boredom. Eating rocks is a manifestation that the dog is bored. The habit of eating rocks can be the dog's way of attracting the master's attention.
Various lab tests would be necessary to know the health concerns of humans. Dogs really do have amazing abilities, one of which is knowing what is wrong with their system. Rock eating is associated with the effort of correcting a nutrient deficiency. The habit of eating rocks can be the dog's way of calling the master's attention to the nutrient deficient diet or to the attention that is being missed by the dog.
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