Why does a dog swallow inedible objects?

Some owners are concerned that the dog swallows inedible objects (sticks, pieces of cloth, plastic, plastic bags, sand, earth, etc.) Why does the dog eat strange things and what to do in this case?

This phenomenon is called allotrifagiya – a perverted appetite in dogs.

Swallowing inedible objects by a dog is always a sign of its trouble. This behavior may be indicative of excessive and/or chronic stress, boredom, or overexcitement as the dog tries to either entertain itself or calm down. The “correction” in this case is to improve the well-being of the dog (5 freedoms). However, first of all, it is necessary to exclude health problems.

If a dog eats something inedible, it can cause a number of health problems. Very often there is such an opinion that the dog knows what substances it lacks and eats what the body needs. But this is a very big misconception! A dog can eat an object that will lead to blockage of the digestive tract. 

This problem has not been fully studied. But there are a number of reasons why a dog has an appetite perversion. And it is reliably known that one of the reasons is a violation in the work of the body. Namely, this is a lack of vitamins, minerals and trace elements in the body, such as sodium, chlorine and calcium.

Also, helminthic invasions lead to a perversion of appetite. All this happens as a result of the release of a large amount of toxins by helminths!

Another reason is disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.

Some infectious diseases can cause the eating of foreign objects, including such a dangerous disease as rabies.

Therefore, when these signs appear in an animal, it is necessary, first of all, to consult with a veterinarian. It is important to find out the cause and eliminate it. If you do not remove the cause, then the situation will not change, and you are at great risk to the health of the pet.