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Anyone got experience with pica in dogs
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:52 pm
Anyone ever experience this?
I’m really going nuts. Not diagnosed by the vet even though I’ve told them the symptoms multiple times.
No one else seems concerned (vet or trainer) but I’m very concerned the dog is going to eat something that gets it killed. Seems compulsive and it very rarely listens to any commands when it has its mind set on something.
I read the underlying causes and clue what one is causing it. Vet says diet is good. And this often happens during play so I don’t think it’s boredom. It could still be teething but it should be pretty much done with teething by now.
The most consistent thing it goes after is plastic. Ok, that’s weird and annoying and still dangerous. But I’m most concerned with rocks. It’s definitely tried to chew on bricks before and it often (tries) to eat rocks, especially when we are out on walks or playing.
At the very least it’s going to break its teeth.
No issues so far from the dog getting sick but I’m concerned it’s only a matter of time.
I’m really going nuts. Not diagnosed by the vet even though I’ve told them the symptoms multiple times.
No one else seems concerned (vet or trainer) but I’m very concerned the dog is going to eat something that gets it killed. Seems compulsive and it very rarely listens to any commands when it has its mind set on something.
I read the underlying causes and clue what one is causing it. Vet says diet is good. And this often happens during play so I don’t think it’s boredom. It could still be teething but it should be pretty much done with teething by now.
The most consistent thing it goes after is plastic. Ok, that’s weird and annoying and still dangerous. But I’m most concerned with rocks. It’s definitely tried to chew on bricks before and it often (tries) to eat rocks, especially when we are out on walks or playing.
At the very least it’s going to break its teeth.
No issues so far from the dog getting sick but I’m concerned it’s only a matter of time.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:53 pm to athenslife101
Not sure, my dog only ate turds if that helps
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:54 pm to athenslife101
Rex has his pica in dogs...
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:55 pm to athenslife101
As a chew toy?
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:58 pm to athenslife101
I have a puppy (6 months) that plays with rocks, she "chews" them and throws them up in the air and chases them but I am more concerned with the fact she chewed into an extension cord last night and tried to fry herself. I have had dogs all my life and this is the first one to chew into a power cord. I also thought I had heard every sound a dog could make but it was a completely new barkscreamwhine. The rest of the pack were looking at me like "bruh you gotta take care of that".
She is fine BTW.
She is fine BTW.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 8:29 pm to athenslife101
My dog has eaten dirt all her life. The frequency/volume has increased as she has aged. Only way i can prevent it is keeping her from going outside which is not really possible. The vet's lack of concern hasnt changed even though I bring it up frequently. Diet and blood work is fine.
She used to chew on rocks and eat rotting sticks, acorns, and rotting pecans. It has always worried me but she is 14 now and shown no ill effects.
I try to discourage it, but fairly ineffectual. If the dog is young enough perhaps you could train it out with persistence.
She used to chew on rocks and eat rotting sticks, acorns, and rotting pecans. It has always worried me but she is 14 now and shown no ill effects.
I try to discourage it, but fairly ineffectual. If the dog is young enough perhaps you could train it out with persistence.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:34 pm to athenslife101
Dogs will eat anything…. My lab had a hankering for my sons football gloves…
This post was edited on 11/2/23 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:36 pm to athenslife101
quote:
The most consistent thing it goes after is plastic. Ok, that’s weird and annoying and still dangerous. But I’m most concerned with rocks. It’s definitely tried to chew on bricks before and it often (tries) to eat rocks,
Nature is soon to remove your dog from the gene pool.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:49 pm to athenslife101
It kind of weirds me out that you keep referring to your dog as “it” in your post
Posted on 11/2/23 at 10:03 pm to athenslife101
Next best thing: buy pet insurance now, as gastro or dental surgeries are likely in the near future.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 10:05 pm to athenslife101
I had to come back to this thread. I just took my dogs out for poop time and noticed the puppy went in early. I didn't think anything about it but when we got back inside she was on her bed chewing up a paper towel, I put up my late-night snack bowl but forgot my "napkin" but she didn't. As I approached her she knew I was going to take it and swallowed a big chunk before I could get there.
I think she learned it from one of my older dogs, anytime I have a food wrapper and put it down on the side table instead of taking back to the kitchen garbage he will ask to go outside then as soon as I open the door to come back in he streaks to my chair and grabs the wrapper with the ha ha fooled you look on his face.
I think she learned it from one of my older dogs, anytime I have a food wrapper and put it down on the side table instead of taking back to the kitchen garbage he will ask to go outside then as soon as I open the door to come back in he streaks to my chair and grabs the wrapper with the ha ha fooled you look on his face.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 10:09 pm to athenslife101
That isn’t pica, that’s a stupid dog.
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