belznp Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How do I stop my Papillon puppy eating stones & the plastic netting in the garden? I am worried they are going to get caught in his bowel! Thanks,Judith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Personally, I would prevent pup from eating the stones etc by confining him inside or somewhere safe. IMO stone eating can begin as a curiousity and develop into a VERY dangerous habit. I've heard every theory under the sun, but I think it comes down to simple supervision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
je33ie Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Yes, be real careful to make sure he doesn't swallow the stones. Have a read of this - it scared me so much about my lab I watch her like a hawk: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-...86908-20725795/ Try spraying chilli or tobasco sauce or citronella on the stones if it's impossible to keep the pup away. And make sure he's got lots of better things to chew instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I know how you feel....our puppy pretty much vacuums the back yard, she walks along with her nose on the ground and eats anything in her way. I've caught her with stones, twigs, flowers,bird poo , clothes pegs and clumps of dirt. She rarely goes outside without someone to watch her, however, I'm sure she's swallowed things she shouldn't in the split second I'm not watching her, but as the other posters said this can be quite dangerous. I've found that giving her a toy, a bone, or something she can chew on when she's outside stops her from hoovering the ground. Just keep an eye on your pup and make sure he has something to distract him, toys etc, or that you're playing with him while hes out there. A really goods toy for our girl is an old coke bottle with some liver treats inside and the top off, she'll try and get at them for ages and it's cheaper than a kong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) Hi- make sure when you're no home, pup doesn't have access to stones/netting. maybe fence off part of the yard? When you ARE home- walk/train him lots- to give him something interesting- provide bones and kongs to chew/play with.... maybe a hanful of doggy bikkies in plastic drink bottles (with lid off )? Our pups love these 'rattles'..they can see and smell the food.. but have to roll the bottle around for ages to get what they want oops- sorry aussie3- didn't read all of your post ...snapp!! Edited September 22, 2008 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hi-make sure when you're no home, pup doesn't have access to stones/netting. maybe fence off part of the yard? When you ARE home- walk/train him lots- to give him something interesting- provide bones and kongs to chew/play with.... maybe a hanful of doggy bikkies in plastic drink bottles (with lid off )? Our pups love these 'rattles'..they can see and smell the food.. but have to roll the bottle around for ages to get what they want ;) oops- sorry aussie3- didn't read all of your post ...snapp!! That's ok lol It's the best thing to keep them out of your hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 WOW i didnt know it was so serious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) I have a Pug that eats largish river pebbles. He also used to rattle but luckily they all made their way back out. You could tap his belly and hear them clicking together in side! We had to block off his access to the pebbles. It was the only way to prevent a possible tragedy. Edited September 22, 2008 by PugRescueSydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I have a Pug that eats largish river pebbles. He also used to rattle but luckily they all made their way back out. You could tap his belly and hear them clicking together in side!We had to block off his access to the pebbles. It was the only way to prevent a possible tragedy. I shouldn't laugh but ;) I can just picture a pug waddling and rattling as he walked Oscar is hopeless, we are constantly getting rocks and sticks off him, he manages to find them anywhere. We have only had once instance where he has vomitted one up, we try to get them off him as soon as we see it. He has oodles of toys and things, but just has a facination for anything he can chew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 My retriever digs up stones from the backyard and eats them. I sometimes find stones in her poo. I can't keep her confined inside all the time. She has lots of chew toys. Do you know if this is caused by any kind of deficiency in her system? Odin is with her all the time but he doesn't eat stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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