Why do dogs eat wood?

Dogs chew on wood because they like chewing on things. While it's fairly common for a dog to chew on wood (especially if you use sticks or small logs to throw to them when you're playing fetch) your dog will thank you if you help them lay off the wood. read more

The problem with your dog eating wood is two-fold. First, small pieces of wood can lodge splinters in the mouth and esophagus, causing damage. Second, large pieces of wood can cause even greater problems, including perforated intestines or stomach lining, and obstruction of your dog’s bowels. read more

Dogs like chewing on things, and it's common for a dog to chew on wood. They love doing it, and that's probably the reason why they always enjoy playing with chew toys. Many people know that it's okay for dogs to chew on bones and treats, but they want to know if they should do something if they see their dog chewing wood. read more

Dogs would also eat mud, rocks, leaves and wood. This habit of eating non-edible things is called pica. Causes and reasons for pica is not really known though dog experts propose that this can be an attention getting behavior. read more