Other problem items are those that tend to smell like you, such as worn socks or slippers, so it's important to keep all such items out of your puppy's reach until it learns that they're not acceptable chow. Repeatedly ingesting non-edible objects is called pica. Puppies often accidentally swallow pieces of toys, but pica refers to an almost-obsessive urge to eat rocks or chomp mouthfuls of dirt, sticks, sand, or other nondigestible material.
One cause is that essential nutrients are missing from an animal's diet. Many canines occasionally eat grass, which may provide vitamins that your puppy craves. Your pup might also simply like the taste.
Occasional grazing typically isn't a cause for concern unless it develops into gnawing on poisonous plants. Some puppies seem to be drawn to different kinds of dirt or want to chew rocks. It's possible that smell plays a role in the attraction. That's particularly true if some other critter has urine marked the area. Puppies may taste the dirt to better understand what the message says.
Some dogs may prefer specific areas, such as mulch piles that may have a mushroom-like aroma or taste. Chewing rocks, on the other hand, is a habit that should be prevented. Not only is this destructive to your puppy's teeth but it also presents a danger of choking. If your puppy is teething and has an intense desire to chew, provide him with pet-safe chew toys. Ask your veterinarian for options.
People whose dogs eat feces find it to be a disgusting habit, and it's common in puppies. Pups may be particularly drawn to snack on cat box nuggets, cow patties, or horse droppings.
This behavior should definitely be discouraged, though, because any feces may harbor harmful parasites. The good news is that many puppies grow out of poop eating as they mature.
Switzerland Suisse. Switzerland Schweiz. United Kingdom. United Arab Emirates English. United States. For Dogs. For Cats. About Hill's. Media Press Releases Media Kit. Other Careers. Published by. Teaching Your Pup to Focus on You The first important step toward helping your pup stop eating everything in sight is to get him to master the command to "drop it" or "leave it.
This training technique is easy to practice at home: Hold an object like a toy in one hand. Hold a treat behind your back with the other hand you want to make sure the dog doesn't smell it. Let the dog chew on the toy you're holding, but don't release it. Put the treat up to his nose so he can smell it. When he lets go of his toy to get to the treat, give your command of choice and then give him the treat. Dogged Decision Making Just like young children, dogs can also practice impulse control.
It can teach him to make good decisions when he's being tempted: Put treats in your hand and hold your hand in a fist. Let your dog sniff, nibble or paw at your hand. Don't open your fist until your dog sits back to wait. Close your hand when he dives toward the treats. When he sits back again and waits a second or two, place one treat on the ground for him to gobble up. Gradually increase the time between opening your hand and delivering the treat to build his impulse control.
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