My dog always cries when he has a bone in his mouth.....?

Question

What could this mean? I tried giving him smaller bones because i thought that maybe it was too big for him but he does it w/all sizes.

Answer 1

Mine does this too when he gets a new toy. He walks around the house with it in his mouth whining. Mine is a terrier and they are bred for digging (and many dogs have digging instincts), so my theory is he is so happy to have this great new toy and he wants to bury it. Often we will find bones or toys "buried" under pillows or sheets or couch cushions, and we can't let him outside with a new toy or he WILL bury it, so maybe your dog is whining because it wants to bury the bone and can't find a place to do it.

Answer 2

I have a Maltese poodle.mix, he will 8 in October. I got him as a puppy and he has done this hold his toy and whimper thing his whole life. It used to be with his stuffed cat, but after that toy died, he now does it with his bear. Only toy he'll do it with. First, he wants you to chase him and try to get the bear, then when he's ready, he just plops, and holds it in his mouth. He won't always whimper, but it's most of the time. If there were and issue with the dogs teeth, they'd show this while the ate, and if your still not sure, check their teeth, of they're loose or one is bothering them, when you hit it, they'll react. I think this is probably a nurture thing like when cats knead. Hope this helps. I'm including a video, not sure if you'll be able to hear the whimper.

Answer 3

Maybe a teething puppy or bad tooth problem . Take it to the vet. But bones can be broken into sharp edges and cause intestinal problems in dogs. Really they are not good for dogs. Cookie type of "bones" are better, like Milkbones.

Answer 4

I very well could be dental issues. If this is a concern of yours, it's best to take her to the vet to have her examined.

Although, I have a dog that does the same thing. She cries to get our attention because rather than chewing her bone she would rather be put outside so she can bury it.

Answer 5

Chances are that dog is making yummy noises the only way he knows how. Some dogs will also make noises to make sure no one tries to take it's treat away...something of a growl that often comes out sounding funny since it's mouth if full. This one I wouldn't worry about unless the dog stops eating altogether...then you know it's probably a sore tooth that is giving him a fever.

Answer 6

Do not give bones and have a vet take a look in his mouth to make sure nothing is wrong.

Answer 7

You should definently mention this to your vet. I have noticed that my mothers dog will whine if you give it a treat and it doesn't necessarily want to eat that treat right away. Often the dog will run off and "bury" the bone under a pillow or furniture to save it for later...

but yeah, talk to your vet.

Answer 8

He probably does have a problem with his teeth. Do you clean them? Talk to your vet about it. Also, it's better for your dog to have a larger bone because he's less likely to choke.

Answer 9

mabe he doesn't like bones. Mabe he's different than other dogs! Try giving him something else to eat or chew on!
And try taking him to the vet's his teeth may be messed up.
- Hope this helps!

Answer 10

I'd take him to a vet to have his teeth and gums looked at. Could be that it hurts to chew it, but he continues because it tastes so good. Kinda like how we keep eating ice cream despite the brainfreeze. :) It shouldn't cost much to have his teeth looked at. If he needs work done, it can get expensive... but it's usually not too bad. Better (and cheaper) to get it done early... before it gets too bad. WAY cheaper to clean the teeth than it is to pull them!