2007-03-07 02:33:18 · 11 answers · asked by MalteseLover 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Actually, I had a similar problem with my dog, and I asked my vet.
The answer is kind of.
No real harm will come to the dog; the worst tends to be splinters. And after they are done eating the sticks, they will often throw it all up. And in my experience, usually inside.
So I would say sticks are fine for fetch, but are not for meals.
2007-03-07 02:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by captinhankey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the "stick". Chewing on oak sticks would be relatively harmless if the dog didn't swallow any chunks or splinters, but chewing on sticks from oleander bushes would be fatal.
Find out what kinds of trees and shrubs are around your property and make sure you dog is kept away from any poisonous ones. And offer your dog more reliably safe things to chew on like rawhide strips, pizzle sticks, etc.
2007-03-07 10:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think sticks will harm a dog if he eats them, unless they have been sprayed with something, such as a pesticide. The stick could get stuck in the dog's teeth, but that is quite unlikely. My cousin's dog chews sticks all the time, and he is fine.
2007-03-07 10:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by SoundingRiot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As opposed to sticks from inside? Sorry, couldn't resist.
No, not really. Dogs will chew, it's a fact of life. And it's better that they chew on untreated wood rather than something that has chemicals in it. Now, splinters may occur, and that will hurt.
When my pups were teething, I discouraged people from letting the pups chew on human fingers- I didn't want them to start that habit and later in life bite someone. But we had a habit of forgetting their chew toys at home and would forgage for branches for them to teethe on. Even now, almost 3 years later, they still like to find that perfect stick to chew on and bring home like a trophy.
2007-03-07 10:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Paula S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with KitKat. It can be very dangerious for a pup. They dont know whats good to eat outside. I've pulled more sticks and twigs and other things out of my Goldens mouths than I can say. Thats part of being a good dog owner.
2007-03-07 10:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally it does not hurt them. There is, of course, the possibility he could get a splinter in his mouth, but that won't cause any long term damage. If you are worried about him chewing them, look into getting him a chew toy. One novel approach I have heard of is soaking a rope bone in chicken or beef broth and then boiling it to give the bone the flavor with no bad smell to bother you.
2007-03-07 10:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by scarolinared 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to consider what type of plant/tree/shrub he is getting the wood from. there are alot of dangerous/poisonous plants/trees/shrubs to dogs.
a dog can chew on sticks as long as it is being supervised. as others have said before, splinters are a main concern.
2007-03-07 10:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by hydez2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes..it is. It's very dangerous. I have seen dogs rushed into surgery from getting internal punctures.
2007-03-07 10:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
I suppose he could possibly get splinters. But it's a natural activity.
2007-03-07 10:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it does not because they r used to tearing and eating their food and this makes their teeth stronger.
2007-03-07 10:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by prachi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋