my dog eats everything!!

by tonii
(knoxfield)

oscar

My 1 yr old puppy oscar eats everything He just tries to taste everything the world has to offer plzzzz help me :(



Hi Tonii
This is normal puppy behavior - they operate on the assumption that everything is edible until proven otherwise!

The only thing you can do is to puppy-proof your home and yard as best as you can, so that he doesn't have access to stuff that's dangerous.

Don't leave clothes, shoes, toys etc. lying around. Remove smaller ornaments, flowers, candles and so on from low shelves and coffee tables and don't leave any human food anywhere within his reach.

Bitter Apple spray (you can find it a any petstore) can be sprayed on hard surfaces such as table legs to prevent him chewing on them.

As he's a kind of canine waste-disposal, keep an eye on his elimination habits and if he ever seems to have pain or difficulty pooping, his belly swells up or you see blood in his poop, check with your vet immediately. Puppies who eat anything and everything are at risk for an intestinal blockage from swallowing something incompatible with their digestive tract - this can be very dangerous.

Best of luck with him.