How Do You Get A Dog To Stop Eating Dirt?
• Target the problem. Eating inappropriate substances is called pica. A dog may eat dirt because his/her diet is poor so they eat dirt to get the nutrients they need. Most chain grocery and department stores, where many people purchase pet food, often stock low-quality products. Try a specialty pet store, your vet, or a local co-op when shopping for your dog’s food. Read labels, look for natural ingredients with minimal additives, and talk to your vet about your pet’s dietary needs. • Visit your vet. Pica can sometimes be caused by diseases of the nervous system such as rabies or neurotoxin exposure. Anemia, hypothyroidism, certain diseases of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal systems, nutritional problems, and foreign bodies may cause it as well. • Treat the parasites. Pica can create a vicious cycle of infecting your dog with intestinal parasites or worms such as hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms found in contaminated soil. Soil is contaminated by the urine or feces of anot
• Target the problem. Eating inappropriate substances is called pica. A dog may eat dirt because his/her diet is poor so they eat dirt to get the nutrients they need. Most chain grocery and department stores, where many people purchase pet food, often stock low-quality products. Try a specialty pet store, your vet, or a local co-op when shopping for your dog’s food.
