Our bullmastiff has been eating bugs since we brought him home at 8 weeks of age. Although nothing wrong with having a full time exterminator, it is a bit disgusting. When Mr. Orkin was here he didn't eat them. Our granddaughter who is absolutely terrified of bugs thinks there can not be a more perfect situation. She screams, he tracks it down and eats it. Her first encounter with his bravery, she exclaimed with such admiration "He is a protector." That he is, but is this normal??
2006-07-25 15:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, my 5 month old bullmastiff does the same exact thing it is very normal, I guess they just think it is fun to chase after something and catch it, also it wont hurt them to eat it it might tickle his lips a little but thats it.
2006-07-26 09:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by phantom_lover92 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every dog I've ever had loves to chase down bugs... My pomeranian even made the mistake of biting a bee. I've always thought this was normal.
2006-07-25 15:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by sarah e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal. Our Schnauzer and the cat will hunt bugs in the house. It's really cute.
The dog will sit outside sometimes and snap at flying bugs. She doesn't catch very many, it must be the hunting instinict.
2006-07-25 15:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. Our Rottweiler does the same thing. The problem is the stubborn brat loves to chase bees and wasps. Even after being stung over and over he goes back for more!
2006-07-25 19:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by kel_kat28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal. I had an English Mastiff that ate bugs, dirt, just about anything. They are also very protective.
2006-07-25 15:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by maxwell3030 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only one dog that i have seen do this and it is my boston terrier. she kept my house clean from bugs. we should have named her bugs. but we started calling her hoover vacuum cleaner. she don't do it anymore because the new house we are in don't seem to attract as many bugs and she can't see them very well because of the color of the carpet
2006-07-25 16:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by halfpint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. My young dog likes to eat bugs, too!
2006-07-25 15:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by TakingStock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog eats flys. shes fine. dont worry. there full of protein!!!
2006-07-25 16:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS A PREY INSTINCT THING. TRY TO BE MINDFUL AND DTER HIM FROM DOING IT BUT ITS GONNA HAPPEN...
2006-07-25 15:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by brooklyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋