Ever wonder why some dogs eat kitty litter? Dogs have an incredibly keen sense of smell, which is up to a hundred times stronger than humans’. The cat litter’s scent attracts dog and makes them scavenge, and well, eat it, just like a snack in a box. Aside from their powerful sense of smell, dogs are naturally curious. They explore exciting things with their nose and mouth and ingest non-food items, which they find attractive and tasty. Eating cat litter can make a dog sick. The most apparent symptoms are gastrointestinal problems, such as upset stomach and constipation. The effects on health may worsen if the dog has pre-existing medical conditions. To prevent a pet dog from ingesting cat litter is to place the litter box in a separate room, away from the dog, but ensure that the pet cat will still have access to it.
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