{"id":15112,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:12","slug":"why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"Why would a dog eat 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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Why_would_a_dog_eat_potting_soil\" title=\"Why would a dog eat potting soil?\">Why would a 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#What_to_do_if_dog_eats_potting_soil\" title=\"What to do if dog eats potting soil?\">What to do 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#What_minerals_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_dirt\" title=\"What minerals are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?\">What minerals are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?<\/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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Is_potting_soil_toxic_to_humans\" title=\"Is potting soil toxic to humans?\">Is potting soil toxic to humans?<\/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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Is_Miracle_Gro_potting_soil_poisonous\" title=\"Is Miracle Gro potting soil poisonous?\">Is Miracle Gro potting soil poisonous?<\/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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Is_potting_mix_safe_to_use_indoors\" title=\"Is potting mix safe to use indoors?\">Is potting mix safe to use indoors?<\/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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Is_there_chemicals_in_potting_soil\" title=\"Is there chemicals in potting soil?\">Is there chemicals in potting soil?<\/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\/why-would-a-dog-eat-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-a-dog-eat-potting-soil\/#Will_eating_soil_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will eating soil hurt my dog?\">Will eating soil hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_eat_potting_soil\"><\/span>Why would a 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_potting_soil_toxic\"><\/span>Is potting soil toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Legionella longbeachae, a bacteria commonly found in potting mix, can cause Legionnaires&#8217; disease, a form of pneumonia. This disease is often caused by inhaling or by spreading the bacteria from hand to mouth after handling potting mix, soil or compost.<\/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=\"What_to_do_if_dog_eats_potting_soil\"><\/span>What to do if dog eats potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may be trying to tell you something, and eating dirt or soil could make them sick pretty quickly. The experts at PetMD recommend <b>making an appointment with your vet if you feed your dog a homemade diet, as they may have a nutritional deficiency that they are attempting to rectify.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_minerals_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_dirt\"><\/span>What minerals are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anemic dogs have a decreased absorption of <b>iron and B vitamins because they don&#8217;t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body&#8217;s tissues. Dogs with anemia eat dirt for the same reason dogs with poor diets eat dirt: They are craving those essential vitamins and nutrients they lack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_potting_soil_toxic_to_humans\"><\/span>Is potting soil toxic to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Legionella longbeachae, a bacteria commonly found in potting mix, can cause Legionnaires&#8217; disease, a form of pneumonia. This disease is often caused by inhaling or by spreading the bacteria from hand to mouth after handling potting mix, soil or compost.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Miracle_Gro_potting_soil_poisonous\"><\/span>Is Miracle Gro potting soil poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Safety Information. <b>Miracle-Gro contains urea, which can irritate the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Swallowing it can cause nausea and vomiting. According to the Manufacturer&#8217;s Safety Data Sheet for Miracle-Gro, if you accidentally swallow the product, immediately rinse the mouth out with water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_potting_mix_safe_to_use_indoors\"><\/span>Is potting mix safe to use indoors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A good indoor potting mix is usually composed of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. These soilless mixes absorb moisture very well and resist compaction, but they tend to dry out very quickly. Since they do not contain any nutrients, you must provide your plants with a consistent supply of fertilizer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_chemicals_in_potting_soil\"><\/span>Is there chemicals in potting soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It does not contain any chemicals or pesticides. However, the USDA does not regulate how potting soils are labeled; therefore a potting soil may be labeled organic as long as it technically only contains natural, carbon-based ingredients.<\/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=\"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 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=\"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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why would a dog eat potting soil?Is potting soil toxic?Is it bad for dogs to eat potting soil?What to do if dog eats potting soil?What minerals are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?Is potting soil toxic to humans?Is Miracle Gro potting soil poisonous?Is potting mix safe to use indoors?Is there chemicals in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15112"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15112\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}