Ugh, we have peat gravel all over, for decoration and water drainage, can't remove all the gravel we have....will he outgrow it, or ugh, are we destined to visit the vet??????
2007-01-04 10:36:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's a lab for you - They'll eat anything they can!
Peat gravel should make it's way out just fine - Mine has eaten much worse over the years and it all seems to come out in the end!
2007-01-04 10:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reason most dogs eat strange stuff like rocks and feces is because they are missing some thing in their diet and they are trying to supplement them self's. Also dogs will chew on rocks if they have a bad tooth to help try to break it out. He sounds kind of young for that so I would try a dog vitamin, supplement, and give him some chew toys to work with as well to keep him occupied.
2007-01-04 19:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by FC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are destined to see the vet it is very bad for a dog to eat rocks he may be pooping them out but at some point he will eat a large one and get a bowel obstruction will cost several hundred to a couple thousand dollars in vet bills to surgically remove them
2007-01-04 21:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by ashleyrose2005_1986 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a bad habit - many retrievers do that... i would get a bucket and fill it with tennis balls, toys, tuggies etc. leave the bucket in a place easily accessible to the pup... then when you see him getting interested in the rocks.. a loud, sharp, AHHHHH NO and then in a happy voice show him the bucket of toys,, throw a ball for him - play with him.. sometimes the rocks don't pass and this would be great cause for concern... Lots of play, an attention should almost immediately fix this problem... remember you can outsmart the dog..
2007-01-04 18:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time you see your puppy eat rocks scold him with a harsh "No." He is also probably bored and teething and looking for something to bite on that is hard. You should try getting him some chew toys and chew bones. That would deffinetly help a lot. Hope this helps!!
2007-01-04 18:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by SeaGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is most likely looking, instinctively for calcium or iron or others. Get some puppy vitamin's from your Vet or Pet store.
At least he's not eating the cat cigars.
Jer
2007-01-04 18:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by yahoooo reject 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is bad for him for certain. he won't always poop them out, he may in future get an obstructed bowel, a tear inside, or broken teeth. Please consult your vet for a spray, such as "Sour Apple" that will turn him off eating the gravel.
2007-01-04 18:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by alwayslarat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should definitley take your puppy and go to the vet and if they are good try to ley him eat some but not often.If it is bad when he notices some rocks try to have him avoid them
2007-01-04 18:49:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Havn't really heard much of dogs doing this but some birds do it to help break down their food so maybe thats what your dog is trying to do. They also will also eat grass if it has worms
2007-01-04 18:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Josie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i eats these rocks in a common area, spray some dog repelant on the rocks he wont like the taste and he will stop
2007-01-04 18:38:48 · answer #10 · answered by b_eazy01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋