Why do dogs eat rocks
Dogs have great appetites and these animals have the inclination to eat questionable (at least to us humans) things. Dog experts call this habit of ingesting non-edible things as pica. Although dog owners find it hard to understand the dog's propensity to eat non-food items, pica is a normal behavior of dogs. One of the non-edible things that dogs love to eat are rocks.
Puppies are more inclined to eat rocks. Puppies have a very curious nature and the mouth is used to learn about their environment. These "baby" dogs would chew rocks as if the stony fragment is a fruit flavored bubble gum. This habit of eating rocks though can have dangerous repercussion on the health of the pet. Because rocks are hard, the teeth as well as the soft tissues inside the mouth can be damaged. Moreover this object is not meant for the dog's delicate digestive tract as ingestion can result to diarrhea. A blockage in the throat or on the intestinal tract that can be created if a large piece of rock is swallowed can be the cause of death of the pet.
Dogs are voracious and indiscriminate eaters. Dog owners would always want to have the best pet unfortunately, dogs do have the inclination to develop not only socially unacceptable behaviors but dangerous ones as well. The dog's habit of eating rocks will still puzzle a lot of pet owners. This undesirable habit can be attributed to a medical concern such as brain diseases. However if medical conditions are ruled out, a dog owner has to think about behavioral concerns.
Boredom, anxiety or stress can entice a dog to gnaw and to ingest rocks. Being social animals, dogs would need interaction with the family. Boredom will set in if the dog is left alone at home all day. The unacceptable behaviors of dogs can be associated with boredom. Bored dogs eat rocks. This behavior can also be the dog's way of getting the owner's attention.
Humans would need to have various laboratory tests to know what is wrong with their body. The same tests and examinations would not be necessary for dogs as nature has provided these animals with the capability to know what is wrong with their system. Rock eating can be the dog's way of correcting an undiagnosed 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.
Puppies are more inclined to eat rocks. Puppies have a very curious nature and the mouth is used to learn about their environment. These "baby" dogs would chew rocks as if the stony fragment is a fruit flavored bubble gum. This habit of eating rocks though can have dangerous repercussion on the health of the pet. Because rocks are hard, the teeth as well as the soft tissues inside the mouth can be damaged. Moreover this object is not meant for the dog's delicate digestive tract as ingestion can result to diarrhea. A blockage in the throat or on the intestinal tract that can be created if a large piece of rock is swallowed can be the cause of death of the pet.
Dogs are voracious and indiscriminate eaters. Dog owners would always want to have the best pet unfortunately, dogs do have the inclination to develop not only socially unacceptable behaviors but dangerous ones as well. The dog's habit of eating rocks will still puzzle a lot of pet owners. This undesirable habit can be attributed to a medical concern such as brain diseases. However if medical conditions are ruled out, a dog owner has to think about behavioral concerns.
Boredom, anxiety or stress can entice a dog to gnaw and to ingest rocks. Being social animals, dogs would need interaction with the family. Boredom will set in if the dog is left alone at home all day. The unacceptable behaviors of dogs can be associated with boredom. Bored dogs eat rocks. This behavior can also be the dog's way of getting the owner's attention.
Humans would need to have various laboratory tests to know what is wrong with their body. The same tests and examinations would not be necessary for dogs as nature has provided these animals with the capability to know what is wrong with their system. Rock eating can be the dog's way of correcting an undiagnosed 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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