Is It Normal ...

[GLAMACHIC]

for pups to chew and eat dirt and gravel?

electra seems to loooove it..and she even brings it inside to save for later!!!!

haha

its cute tho but im not sure this is normal behaviour ... or that it is actually good for her?

[jls]

Sometimes, it's a sign of intergestion,especially if they're eating grass too~!~

Mighten hurt to call the vet and see what they suggest etc.

Very cute pup ;) :rolleyes:

jls

[Miranda]

Most of the puppies I have owned have done this, it's only a problem if the puppy is inclined to swallow large stones as there is a slight possibility that these may become lodged somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. I think it's a combination of curiosity, the urge to chew on everything and anything and the fact that they like the taste of the dirt. Don't worry she will grow out of it, however they will still occasionally do this even as adults, usually when the soil is damp after rain.

[GLAMACHIC]

they like the taste of dirt? eeewwwwwwwwwww...................

i hope its not going to damage her teeth or gums either...

i will mention it to the vet next time

thanks xoxo

[Miranda]

LOL you're looking at it from a human point of view and she's a dog, dogs do lots of things that humans consider repulsive like eating poo (their own, other dogs and as a special treat, the best of all, CAT :rolleyes: ), licking dirty nappies, rolling in anything dead or rotten, doesn't really matter as long as it stinks, sniffing and licking other dogs' private parts.........the list is endless ;)

It won't hurt her teeth or gums unless she actually starts chewing and breaking up stones, this may damage the enamel on her teeth. But as I said she'll grow out of it, it's just one of those things that puppies do

[dogsong]

Oooh, my new puppy does this too! He chews on grass, but never swallows it...spits it out, or tries to, it's funny to watch him try and get the grass out of his mouth afterwards! :rolleyes:

He likes eating dirt too...he'll dig a little hole and eat the dirt in there.... ;) dogs

[GLAMACHIC]

LOL you're looking at it from a human point of view and she's a dog, dogs do lots of things that humans consider repulsive like eating poo (their own, other dogs and as a special treat, the best of all, CAT :rolleyes: ), licking dirty nappies, rolling in anything dead or rotten, doesn't really matter as long as it stinks, sniffing and licking other dogs' private parts.........the list is endless ;)

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!

dogs are feral..haha

u make it sound so funny miranda...but its still offffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff