Why Do Dogs Eat Rocks?

You might find it weird that your dog seems to like eating bits of rocks. Although this habit seems amusing, experts say that you should not tolerate it. For one, the dog’s teeth could break as it attempts to eat small rocks.  Also, the rock could block the dog’s airway or mouth. When this happens, you’ll have to spend a lot on surgery and other medical procedures.

If you see that your dog likes to catch the rocks that you throw, pay attention to what he does with it. Don’t allow the dog to eat the rock he catches.  Why not make the rock unpleasant to eat? Try putting taste deterrents on the rock so it will lose appeal. Put the deterrent on rocks around your garden and even those you see along your route.

If you are still worried about your pet’s behavior, you can bring your dog to local animal hospital Tampa, FL for a checkup.

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