Best Ways To Cope With Your Dog And Food Related Problems
This covers many a variety of difficulties. This includes: greedy dogs, dogs that
are not eating as much as they should, dogs that steal food, aggression over food
and eating non-food items.
Possible causes: There are many possible causes. The most likely one is simply
being a dog!
Prevention and what to do if problems have arisen:
Greedy dogs
This a normal state for many dogs. If it seems excessive, speak to your veterinary
surgeon and perhaps consider a diet change.
Dogs who are not eating as much as they should
The important thing is to know what is normal for your dog. If he generally
leaves part of his food, this is usual for him. If a greedy dog starts to do this,
this may signal a problem.
Stealing food
A dog does not see this as a problem - it is normal dog behaviour. In a pack
situation, if food is available, it is up to the dogs to help themselves. Therefore,
if food is within the dog's reach, do not be surprised if he helps himself. Put
food away or out of reach if you feel your dog may be tempted.
Aggression over food
Food is an important resource and some dogs guard their food if they feel threatened.
It may be something he learned before you had him. The old remedy of taking the
food away if the dog growls can make the situation much worse, and puts the owner
at risk of being bitten. It is important that the dog learns to trust. Seek specialist
advice.
Eating non-food items
If your dog eats non-food items rather than simply chewing them, remember that
just because it does not look like food to us, this may not be how your dog sees
it. Some dogs eat tissues, stones, or more revolting things. See your vet if you
are worried about anything you think your dog may have eaten.
- First, ensure safety. If your dog swallows something dangerous, an operation may
be needed to remove it.
- Then seek veterinary advice to find out if the problem is physical, or perhaps due
to a dietary deficiency.
- If all is well physically, decide if it is something you can live with, perhaps
by avoiding the situations, or if you need to seek advice from a counsellor. In
all instances, seek specialist help if the problem is severe or worrying to you.
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