Do you notice that your dog or puppy regularly eats strange food, such as grass, or even does not take any food at all? This is not always a reason to panic, but it is important to be attentive. That is why Denkadog shares important information regarding your dog's eating behavior.
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View our rangeHelp, my dog or puppy eats grass, leaves, snails, dog poop, etc.
It can happen that your dog or puppy eats almost everything that is on the ground, from grass to dog poop. This can be very annoying. Sometimes this can be solved by food and you can give the dog food that helps the behavior.
What does strange eating behavior indicate?
Does your dog or puppy eat grass and leaves occasionally? Then you don't have to worry. Every dog eats grass and/or leaves sometimes. Sometimes this happens in periods. Other dogs don't eat the grass itself, but like to lick the water off the grass.
If your dog or puppy eats grass regularly and a lot, there may be irritation of the stomach lining in the stomach. Eating grass causes a vomiting reaction. That will relieve you and give you a good feeling, which will help your dog solve his or her stomach problems .
What to do if a dog eats snails?
By eating slugs in particular, a worm infection can be transmitted. An infection can also be transmitted through the slime. This is therefore serious behavior that should definitely be avoided.
Why does my dog eat dog poop?
Half of all dogs eat feces at some point. It is an annoying and dirty habit that is hard to break. Eating feces has nothing to do with nutritional deficiencies or stomach problems. It is behavior and some dogs just seem to like poop.
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Eating problems in dogs are common. More than half of dogs eat less or not at all. This is of course abnormal behavior. Fortunately, a dog can easily go days to weeks without food. Why do dogs leave their food?
Three Reasons Why Your Dog Isn't Eating
- Nutritional needs decrease
As dogs age, they may experience decreased food needs.
- heat
Female dogs that are in heat may temporarily leave their food. Male dogs that have a dog in heat nearby may also leave their food.
- Your dog is overfed
A dog can get multiple dog treats during a walk or as a reward. Tip: give your own dog biscuits as a reward.
Eating Problems in Dogs: What Can You Do About Them?
- Keep a close eye on your dog or puppy if it eats grass, seeks out strange foods or does not eat. If in doubt, make an appointment with a vet;
- Give his dog food in a different place and a different bowl;
- Take away the food if he doesn't start eating;
- Let your dog eat in a playful way, such as with a Kong;
- Wet the food with lukewarm water.
What should you NOT do if your dog has eating problems?
- Don't immediately buy a different type of dog food;
- Also, definitely do not give extra snacks;
- Don't force food on you.
By buying natural dog food , you can achieve a lot. Give your dog easily digestible food such as Denkadog Hypo-Sensitive . This food is specially made for these types of problems. The stomach and intestines are not heavily burdened and are given the opportunity to recover. Some dogs will have to eat this food for the rest of their lives, otherwise things will not go well. A portion four times a day can also help to reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines. In this case, you may see that your dog or puppy no longer eats grass in the short term.
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