husky3 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 My 11-wk old male seems to like to chew on the grass and sticks that have fallen from trees. Things that I would think are perfectly normal for a puppy. However, I am a bit overly cautious with him, so that is why I am asking here. Can it be a problem with a puppy eating grass? I'm also afraid that splinters from the sticks could get caught in his throat? Curious to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 When a puppy or any dog at that matter eats grass it normally means their belly is upset. As for sticks im not sure mine chew on them all the time also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 i'm careful of the types of sticks they chew in case they get splinters, grass - they eat it every now and then, doesn't seem to do them any harm :- they generally sick it up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Grass is medicine to a dog. They normally eat grass to make themselves sick. The sticks, I must admit I'm at a loss with a the moment, as all mine are eatings the little sticks that are being blown off the Silver Birch at the bottom of the garden. For such an intelligent breed of dog they can be remarkably stupid at times Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Suka's never ate/chewed on sticks. I've heard horror stories of splinters being so bad in the mouth and throat the dog had to go through expensive surgery and etc. If you don't want him to chew sticks, provide something else he can chew on. Lots of people like antlers one here, but they may be too tough on puppy teeth and their young/growing jaw. Perhaps try a puppy chew toy/treat you can get at the petstore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJasper Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Mine love sticks. They love to chew. It keeps their teeth clean. We have dozens of chew toys in our house and they are all used regularly however a big stick in the yard is a treat. I don't let them physically swallow them. I am a overprotective mom for sure so I make sure there is no thorns or icky's on it. I agree with everyone else on the grass issue. However puppies just chew on everything and it may not be tummy upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Mine eat grass alot on walks sometimes i think they do it for the moisture? And for the fun of it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARRINGTON Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Balto chews on sticks a lot!!! However, if you watch a dog out in the wild they chew on sticks to clean their teeth and to strengthen their teeth. The stick does the work of a bone for them but you do have to watch to make sure it doesn't break off or they get splinters. When I was younger I hated to watch cartoons except rugrats and I wanted to watch animal planet and the discovery channels and watch documentaries on animals and I remember one about wolves and that was something they mentioned as well as sleeping with their bottom turned only to things they trust since that is thier most vulnerable area and face places they do not trust. A dog in a new place will usually have their back to a wall so they can observe everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 All mine occasionally eat grass then throw up later. It's a purging process. Darwin LOVES to eat sticks and that also includes all wooden kitchen implements (costs me a fortune replacing them.) We have / had a bush in the back garden that is now a misshapen circular remnant Darwin has chewed the middle out of it. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska's man Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 same with the grass, alaska eatsb it all the time and has been sick from it, as for the sticks, she likes to just carry them rather than chew them, but she will chew on occasion and i havent given it much thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky92 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 My 11-wk old male seems to like to chew on the grass and sticks that have fallen from trees. Things that I would think are perfectly normal for a puppy. However, I am a bit overly cautious with him, so that is why I am asking here. Can it be a problem with a puppy eating grass? I'm also afraid that splinters from the sticks could get caught in his throat? Curious to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks. it is completely normal for a puppy to chew grass and sticks, with your husky be such a young age it is just trying new tastes and textures. however your husky should stop within the next month if he doesnt then it may be a sign of a unsettled stomach. if he is not already on dry food then he needs to be put on it, if he is on dry food then id change the brand as it may be the corse. hope ive be helpfull. husky92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj_frank Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Kaiser, my 5 month old pup does this. I try to get rid of sticks and branches in the backyard because I don't really trust him with it. He still manages to find some! I always make sure he has a rawhide bone to keep him from chewing other stuff. Trouble is when I give him a rawhide bone he'll take it and hide it in the yard, then he'll forget about it and bring in sticks to chew on :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miahowlingprincess Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Mia eats sticks mud the sloppier the better for her also pens brushes anything we forget to put away lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 All mine occasionally eat grass then throw up later. It's a purging process. Darwin LOVES to eat sticks and that also includes all wooden kitchen implements (costs me a fortune replacing them.) We have / had a bush in the back garden that is now a misshapen circular remnant Darwin has chewed the middle out of it. :eek: p We have a similar situation, our wooden kitchen implements go missing and turn up in bits. They've even had the pyramid grater off the counter which has a rubber knob on the top an left a few teeth marks in it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I know someone who had a Jack Russell that was obsessed with sticks. Anyway this one day the dog got a splinter from a stick stuck in its throat. Luckily the owner did not attempt to dislodge the stick, but took the dog straight to the vet. The little dog was taken for emergency surgery where it was found the stick had penetrated the carritoid artery, the dog made a full recovery. But this could so easily have been a different story as if the stick had become dislodged before surgery the little dog would most certainly bled to death. I'm sure the odds of this happening are very slim, but everyone please bear this in mind as I would hate for it to happen to another dog x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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