Why does my dog eat sticks?

Sticks and rocks are especially troublesome since they can injure your dog's mouth and cause intestinal blockages that could require surgery. If your adult dog continues to eat things that are not food, it is a behavior disorder called pica that you should ask your vet about. 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

My dog eats rocks and sticks (branches), honestly he’ll even eat dirt or sand; this is something we hear from the majority of our dog loving friends and acquaintances. What they don’t know is how dangerous this can be, not just for their oral health but also for their digestive tract. read more

However, if your dog is actually eating the sticks, this could be a problem. First of all, it is dangerous because some sticks are poisonous such as oak, chestnut, apple, locust, and buckeye. Also, eating sticks of any kind can cause choking, blockage in the intestine, or the sharp edges can actually perforate the mouth, esophagus, or digestive tract. read more