Why does my dog eat wood?

Dog Eating Wood: How To Make It Stop. Dogs chew on wood because they like chewing on things. That's why you see dogs constantly playing with chew toys, and why chew bones and treats are so popular with dogs. The problem with wood is that it's not the best thing for your dog. 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. read more

A dog that is cooped in an apartment all day may think of gnawing the furniture and eating the wood to gain the attention of the master. The pet will be scolded but scolding is better than not getting any attention at all. read more

My mother has a dog, English Springer Spaniel Robbie, 6 years old. He has a habit of chewing and swallowing pieces of wood in the forest when we take our walks. Chewing wooden sticks is normal for dogs, but actually eating pieces of wood is something else. read more