{"id":17500,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:52","slug":"why-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog eat my blankets?"},"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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_eat_my_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog eat my blankets?\">Why does my dog eat my blankets?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_a_blanket\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass a blanket?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass a blanket?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_my_blankets\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop eating my blankets?\">How do I get my dog to stop eating my blankets?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_fabric\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from eating fabric?\">How do I stop my dog from eating fabric?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_poop_out_fabric\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to poop out fabric?\">How long does it take a dog to poop out fabric?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_blanket\" title=\"What do I do if my dog eats a blanket?\">What do I do if my dog eats a blanket?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog_to_pass_an_object\" title=\"How do you get a dog to pass an object?\">How do you get a dog to pass an object?<\/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-does-my-dog-eat-my-blankets\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_trying_to_pass_something\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is trying to pass something?\">How do I know if my dog is trying to pass something?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_eat_my_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog eat my blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs. Dog breeds that hunt, herd, or guard are more prone to excessive chewing behavior, but any dog breed can exhibit it. <b>Sometimes dogs chew out of frustration, to relieve anxiety, or because they are hungry. Blankets are a favorite object of choice to chew on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_a_blanket\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass a blanket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When something is ingested by your dog, it usually takes between <b>10-24 hours to move through the entire digestive tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_my_blankets\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop eating my blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another option is to spray your pup&#8217;s blankets and bedding with a chew deterrent. Sprays containing things such as <b>bitter apple and bitter cherry are available at most pet stores. There are also all natural DIY options for making your own bitter chew deterrent spray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_fabric\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from eating fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stop Destructive Chewing Always supervise your dog when he is loose in your home. <b>Verbally reprimand him for chewing and remove the item he is chewing on. Give him an item that is okay to chew, like a toy, instead. If all else fails, remove the bedding &#8212; your dog does not physically need blankets and bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_poop_out_fabric\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to poop out fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To evaluate the safety of waiting to see if the object will pass, definitely call your veterinarian for advice. Generally, it takes <b>10-24 hours for food to pass through the entire digestive tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_a_blanket\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog eats a blanket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verbally reprimand him for chewing and remove the item he is chewing on. Give him an item that is okay to chew, like a toy, instead. If all else fails, remove the bedding &#8212; your dog does not physically need blankets and bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog_to_pass_an_object\"><\/span>How do you get a dog to pass an object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed a bulky meal of dry food to cushion stones or other heavy objects, and help them move on out. Food also turns on the digestive juices, which can help soften wads of rawhide treats, so they pass more readily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_trying_to_pass_something\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is trying to pass something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of a Bowel Obstruction<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Vomiting, especially when repetitive.<\/li>\n<li>Weakness.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration due to inability to hold any water down.<\/li>\n<li>Bloating.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain.<\/li>\n<li>Hunching or whining.<\/li>\n<p>16-Jan-2020<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog eat my blankets?How long does it take for a dog to pass a blanket?How do I get my dog to stop eating my blankets?How do I stop my dog from eating fabric?How long does it take a dog to poop out fabric?What do I do if my dog&#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\/17500"}],"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=17500"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17500\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}