Apart from the risks of munching on wires, cords, wooden floors, etc., there are further reasons why dogs with a tendency to chew need supervision.
Canines will nibble and eat just about anything. Pet owners often do not realize that their dog has eaten something until their pet shows signs of external stress. Jon Berg, Dr Cummings School of Medicine surgeon, notes that some canines are chronically ill. He claims to be a repeat offender, repeatedly operating on the same animals to remove foreign bodies.
Some of the most common chewing hazards in dogs are:
- Wires that can cause electric shock
- A leash or cord that can strangle
- Balls and dog toys can be torn off and swallowed.
- Rawhide bones can harm teeth and cause suffocation and bowel obstruction.
- Sticks outdoors can get caught in the dog's mouth or damage the intestines if swallowed.
Among the difficult-to-detect hazards of chewing are the following:
- Cans and bottles of household cleansers can be fatal if swallowed.
- Cooked bones may crack due to brittleness and cause bowel perforation or blockage.
- Clothing that can envelop the dog's intestines
- Pennies dated after 1982 are made of zinc, which can cause toxicity if ingested.
Always consider where your pet likes to go. What things or places can it access? See the world from its perspective. Little does your pet know that the wire is unsafe or the wood glue bottle could kill it.
Once your dog is an adult, the urge to bite will not subside as quickly. Most dogs chew all their lives. Experts advise pet owners to keep the door to the room closed, use a dog guard, and keep the dog out of the area of anything it has tried chewing before.
Your veterinarian Roswell, NM is a valuable resource regarding issues affecting your pet’s health and behavior.
