Is it ok for dogs to eat sticks?

Sticks and rocks are especially troublesome since they can injure your dog's mouth and cause intestinal blockages that could require surgery. Sometimes puppies eat inappropriate things and grow out of it, but other times it can become a habit and continue into adulthood. read more

My dog is the same way I have an English Springer spaniel, very sweet loving dog constantly needs attention. But anything she can find she will try and eat. Sticks wood, coal from our outside fire pit, rocks, socks laundry sheets she steals. It’s heart breaking and she is a year old. read more

Learn why dogs like chewing sticks, and how you can curb this behavior. Chances are, your dog has chewed, and even eaten, a fair number of sticks. Whether you’re playing fetch with your pup or just out on a walk, if he comes across an attractive stick, he might lie down and start chomping away. read more

Swallowing stick pieces. If a dog swallows bits of a stick, it can basically plug the dog up. Plus, sticks are sharp, so you get internal injuries, to boot. Stick Stuck in the mouth. I hadn’t thought of this one, but Dr. Combs said that he’s seen at least a few dogs have a stick wedged into the roof of their mouth, stabbing into the soft palette. Ouch. read more