{"id":109717,"date":"2022-04-23T05:28:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:28:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:22","slug":"what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if dog eats potting soil?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_potting_soil\" title=\"What happens if dog eats potting soil?\">What happens if dog eats potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Why_do_dogs_eat_soil_from_plant_pots\" title=\"Why do dogs eat soil from plant pots?\">Why do dogs eat soil from plant pots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_eating_potting_soil\" title=\"Can my dog get sick from eating potting soil?\">Can my dog get sick from eating potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_potting_soil\" title=\"What should I do if my dog ate potting soil?\">What should I do if my dog ate potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Will_eating_soil_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will eating soil hurt my dog?\">Will eating soil hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_the_dirt_out_of_my_potted_plants\" title=\"Why is my dog eating the dirt out of my potted plants?\">Why is my dog eating the dirt out of my potted plants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_potting_soil\" title=\"Is it bad for dogs to eat potting soil?\">Is it bad for dogs to eat potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_soil\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from soil?\">Can dogs get sick from soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_soil_from_my_plant_pots\" title=\"Why is my dog eating soil from my plant pots?\">Why is my dog eating soil from my plant pots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Is_potting_soil_toxic\" title=\"Is potting soil toxic?\">Is potting soil toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_potting_soil\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats potting soil?\">What happens if a dog eats potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Why_did_my_dog_eat_potting_soil\" title=\"Why did my dog eat potting soil?\">Why did my dog eat potting soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Is_soil_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is soil safe for dogs?\">Is soil safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_eating_dirt\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with eating dirt?\">Why is my dog obsessed with eating dirt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#Can_soil_make_a_dog_sick\" title=\"Can soil make a dog sick?\">Can soil make a dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-dog-eats-potting-soil\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_soil\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats soil?\">What happens if a dog eats soil?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_potting_soil\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constituents of potting soil are dangerous to dogs and <b>cause a variety of ailments when ingested. Soil and other organics used in the decomposition process to make potting soil may contain viruses and many types of bacteria which may get into pets when ingested if the process of decomposition was not done properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_eat_soil_from_plant_pots\"><\/span>Why do dogs eat soil from plant pots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>pica syndrome in dogs<\/b> Pica syndrome manifests as the desire to ingest non-edible substances, such as dirt. This behavior is not normal and requires veterinary attention. Pica syndrome in dogs can be caused by stress, anxiety, lack of both mental or physical stimulation, lack of socialization and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_eating_potting_soil\"><\/span>Can my dog get sick from eating potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The constituents of potting soil are dangerous to dogs and cause a variety of ailments when ingested. Soil and other organics used in the decomposition process to make potting soil may contain viruses and many types of bacteria which may get into pets when ingested if the process of decomposition was not done properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_potting_soil\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog ate potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats potting soil with the fertilizer you should <b>contact your veterinarian, who may discuss making your dog sick.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_eating_soil_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will eating soil hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eating small amounts of dirt on occasion will likely not harm your dog but should still be discouraged. If your dog eats a lot of dirt or suddenly eats dirt for the first time, this could be a sign of a medical condition and you should call your vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_the_dirt_out_of_my_potted_plants\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating the dirt out of my potted plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possible Explanations. Dogs eat dirt for a number of reasons. <b>The desire for munching on soil might be boredom or stress, or it could simply be because they smelled something tasty mixed in the mud. But it could also signal an underlying health problem or a lack of proper nutrition, says the American Kennel Club(AKC).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_potting_soil\"><\/span>Is it bad for dogs to eat potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is best to discourage dogs from eating potting soil. Potting soil is specially formulated soil which contains ingredients made for plants with specific needs when grown in pots or containers. The constituents of potting soil are dangerous to dogs and cause a variety of ailments when ingested.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_soil\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) &#8211; Something lurking in the soil could quickly kill your pet unless you act just as quickly. Blastomycosis is a soil disease vets and owners in every Heartland state say they are dealing with and want you to be aware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_soil_from_my_plant_pots\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating soil from my plant pots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eating small amounts of dirt on occasion will likely not harm your dog but should still be discouraged. If your dog eats a lot of dirt or suddenly eats dirt for the first time, this could be a sign of a medical condition and you should call your vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_potting_soil_toxic\"><\/span>Is potting soil toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eating soil is a type of eating disorder known as pica. Every now and again, pica is brought on by a mineral insufficiency in your canine&#8217;s eating routine or from a parasite infestation. In some cases, eating soil might be an indication of fatigue in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_potting_soil\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constituents of potting soil are dangerous to dogs and <b>cause a variety of ailments when ingested. Soil and other organics used in the decomposition process to make potting soil may contain viruses and many types of bacteria which may get into pets when ingested if the process of decomposition was not done properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dog_eat_potting_soil\"><\/span>Why did my dog eat potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Possible Explanations. Dogs eat dirt for a number of reasons. The desire for munching on soil might be <b>boredom or stress, or it could simply be because they smelled something tasty mixed in the mud. But it could also signal an underlying health problem or a lack of proper nutrition, says the American Kennel Club(AKC).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_soil_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is soil safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The constituents of potting soil are dangerous to dogs and cause a variety of ailments when ingested. Soil and other organics used in the decomposition process to make potting soil may contain viruses and many types of bacteria which may get into pets when ingested if the process of decomposition was not done properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_eating_dirt\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with eating dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bad Food Your dog&#8217;s dirt eating <b>could actually be a search for minerals, vitamins or even good probiotic bacteria that he isn&#8217;t getting in his diet. Kibble and unbalanced diets could be the culprits. Pica is defined as a state whereby dogs eat things other than food. For example, eating dirt would be a pica disorder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_soil_make_a_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can soil make a dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? Getting dirty is just a part of being a dog, but <b>eating dirt could expose your dog to harmful bacteria, toxins, or objects that could make them sick. Supervise your dogs when they&#8217;re outside and take steps to keep them from ingesting the world beneath their feet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_soil\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may expect, there are risks to letting your dog continually eat dirt. The main one being <b>impaction of the intestine if your dog eats a lot at once. Impaction often means surgery. The dirt could also contain pesticides, fertilizers, or other toxins that could reach toxic levels if enough dirt was ingested, Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if dog eats potting soil?Why do dogs eat soil from plant pots?Can my dog get sick from eating potting soil?What should I do if my dog ate potting soil?Will eating soil hurt my dog?Why is my dog eating the dirt out of my potted plants?Is it bad for dogs to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109717"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109717"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109717\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}