{"id":175342,"date":"2022-07-16T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:02:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:36","slug":"what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/","title":{"rendered":"What are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?"},"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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_dirt\" title=\"What are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?\">What 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_dirt\" title=\"Is it bad for dogs to eat dirt?\">Is it bad for dogs to eat dirt?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_is_a_dog_lacking_when_it_eats_dirt\" title=\"What is a dog lacking when it eats dirt?\">What is a dog lacking when it eats dirt?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_are_dogs_lacking_in_their_diet_when_they_eat_grass\" title=\"What are dogs lacking in their diet when they eat grass?\">What are dogs lacking in their diet when they eat grass?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_dirt\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from eating dirt?\">Can dogs get sick from eating 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\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_nutrient_are_dogs_missing_when_they_eat_dirt\" title=\"What nutrient are dogs missing when they eat dirt?\">What nutrient are dogs missing 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_eats_dirt\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog eats dirt?\">What does it mean when a dog eats dirt?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_dog_pica\" title=\"How do you get rid of dog pica?\">How do you get rid of dog pica?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_is_my_dog_missing_in_his_diet_if_he_eats_grass\" title=\"What is my dog missing in his diet if he eats grass?\">What is my dog missing in his diet if he eats grass?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_vitamins_do_dogs_need_when_they_eat_grass\" title=\"What vitamins do dogs need when they eat grass?\">What vitamins do dogs need when they eat grass?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_to_give_your_dog_when_they_keep_eating_grass\" title=\"What to give your dog when they keep eating grass?\">What to give your dog when they keep eating grass?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Whats_wrong_with_dogs_when_they_eat_grass\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with dogs when they eat grass?\">What&#8217;s wrong with dogs when they eat grass?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Does_dirt_make_dogs_sick\" title=\"Does dirt make dogs sick?\">Does dirt make dogs sick?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_dirt_and_throwing_it_up\" title=\"Why is my dog eating dirt and throwing it up?\">Why is my dog eating dirt and throwing it up?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_is_my_dog_lacking_when_it_eats_dirt\" title=\"What is my dog lacking when it eats dirt?\">What is my dog lacking when it eats dirt?<\/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-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#What_nutrient_Do_dogs_lack_when_they_eat_poop\" title=\"What nutrient Do dogs lack when they eat poop?\">What nutrient Do dogs lack when they eat poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-dirt\/#Will_eating_dirt_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will eating dirt hurt my dog?\">Will eating dirt hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_dirt\"><\/span>What are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some diets do not contain all the nutrients that a dog needs to live a healthy lifestyle. Dietary deficiencies can cause dogs of any age to eat dirt to obtain minerals, like <b>sodium, iron, and calcium from the soil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_dirt\"><\/span>Is it bad for dogs to eat dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may expect, <b>there are risks to letting your dog continually eat dirt. The main one being 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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_dog_lacking_when_it_eats_dirt\"><\/span>What is a dog lacking when it eats dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nutritional Imbalance or Mineral Deficiency<\/b> Eating dirt can be a sign that your dog isn&#8217;t getting enough of the essential minerals they need for good health. Or, a hormonal issue could be preventing your dog from absorbing the minerals and nutrients in their food.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dogs_lacking_in_their_diet_when_they_eat_grass\"><\/span>What are dogs lacking in their diet when they eat grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A lack of roughage affects the dog&#8217;s ability to digest food and pass stool, so grass may actually help their bodily functions run more smoothly. Caution: If your turf-munching dog shows signs of stomach discomfort, he may have a medical problem such as gastric reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, or pancreatitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_dirt\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from eating dirt?<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_nutrient_are_dogs_missing_when_they_eat_dirt\"><\/span>What nutrient are dogs missing when they eat dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dietary deficiencies can cause dogs of any age to eat dirt to obtain minerals, like <b>sodium, iron, and calcium from the soil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_eats_dirt\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog eats dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stress or boredom can also lead to eating all sorts of things, including dirt. If your dog is continually eating dirt, you shouldn&#8217;t discount this behavior, as it could be a sign of a bigger issue, such as: Anemia (low red blood cell count) Nutritional imbalances or deficiencies, especially in minerals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_dog_pica\"><\/span>How do you get rid of dog pica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment and Prevention of Pica<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure your pet is getting plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider environmental enrichment such as food puzzles, games, and a dog walker if you are away from home a lot to decrease boredom.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate access to objects that your dog may eat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_my_dog_missing_in_his_diet_if_he_eats_grass\"><\/span>What is my dog missing in his diet if he eats grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs need roughage in their diets and grass is a good source of fiber. <b>A lack of roughage affects the dog&#8217;s ability to digest food and pass stool, so grass may actually help their bodily functions run more smoothly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vitamins_do_dogs_need_when_they_eat_grass\"><\/span>What vitamins do dogs need when they eat grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wheatgrass is a superior source of natural fiber. Vitamins. Wheatgrass contains important B vitamins (<b>vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, and related compounds inositol and choline, as well as vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_your_dog_when_they_keep_eating_grass\"><\/span>What to give your dog when they keep eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try tossing a Frisbee or playing another interactive game with them, or buy them a sturdy chew toy to keep them occupied. On the chance that your dog&#8217;s pica behavior is caused by a nutritional deficiency, switching to <b>a better dog food, especially a high-fiber variety, could help alleviate the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_dogs_when_they_eat_grass\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with dogs when they eat grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grass may be treated with herbicides and pesticides that are toxic to dogs. <b>Eating grass can also cause dogs to ingest intestinal parasites, for example roundworms and hookworms, that are left from animal droppings<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dirt_make_dogs_sick\"><\/span>Does dirt make dogs sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eating too quickly, eating spoiled food, or even an innocent change in diet can upset the GI tract. Intruders can also upset the digestive tract. For example, when unwanted intestinal parasites or hairballs invade the stomach and intestines, the GI system may respond with vomiting and diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_dirt_and_throwing_it_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating dirt and throwing it up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs get indigestion just like you, and sometimes they eat dirt as an easy-to-find natural reliever. According to the ASPCA, when dogs eat things that aren&#8217;t food, this might signal some tummy upset. If you find pieces of vomited-up dirt or bile around, <b>this could mean your dog has stomach issues<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_my_dog_lacking_when_it_eats_dirt\"><\/span>What is my dog lacking when it eats dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nutritional Imbalance or Mineral Deficiency<\/b> Eating dirt can be a sign that your dog isn&#8217;t getting enough of the essential minerals they need for good health. Or, a hormonal issue could be preventing your dog from absorbing the minerals and nutrients in their food.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nutrient_Do_dogs_lack_when_they_eat_poop\"><\/span>What nutrient Do dogs lack when they eat poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dietary deficiency: One long-standing theory is that dogs eat feces because they&#8217;re missing something in their diets. <b>Vitamin B deficiency, in particular, has been suspected since scientists found bacteria in the intestines make thiamin, a B vitamin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_eating_dirt_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will eating dirt hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating dirt can pose a number of problems for your pooch. <b>Taking in large quantities could cause life-threatening gastrointestinal impaction or blockage, which could require emergency surgery, according to Keefe. In addition, dirt may contain dangerous materials that could harm your dog.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are dogs lacking when they eat dirt?Is it bad for dogs to eat dirt?What is a dog lacking when it eats dirt?What are dogs lacking in their diet when they eat grass?Can dogs get sick from eating dirt?What nutrient are dogs missing when they eat dirt?What does it mean when a&#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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175342"}],"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=175342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175342\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}