{"id":20824,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:40","slug":"why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?"},"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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_rocks\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?\">Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_rocks_and_dirt\" title=\"Why do dogs lick rocks and dirt?\">Why do dogs lick rocks and 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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_play_with_rocks\" title=\"Should I let my dog play with rocks?\">Should I let my dog play with rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_gravel\" title=\"Why do dogs lick gravel?\">Why do dogs lick gravel?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_obsessed_with_rocks\" title=\"Why is my dog so obsessed with rocks?\">Why is my dog so obsessed with rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lick_rocks\" title=\"Why does my dog like to lick rocks?\">Why does my dog like to lick rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_dirt\" title=\"Why is my dog licking dirt?\">Why is my dog licking 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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_rocks\" title=\"Why does my dog lick rocks?\">Why does my dog lick rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_dog_eat_rocks_and_dirt\" title=\"Why does my dog eat rocks and dirt?\">Why does my dog eat rocks and dirt?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_rocks\" title=\"Should I let my dog chew on rocks?\">Should I let my dog chew on rocks?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_dog_play_with_stones\" title=\"Why does my dog play with stones?\">Why does my dog play with stones?<\/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-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Should_you_rough_play_with_your_dog\" title=\"Should you rough play with your dog?\">Should you rough play with your dog?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_puppy_play_with_stones\" title=\"Why does my puppy play with stones?\">Why does my puppy play with stones?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_rocks\" title=\"Why do dogs lick rocks?\">Why do dogs lick rocks?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_dirt_off_the_ground\" title=\"Why does my dog lick dirt off the ground?\">Why does my dog lick dirt off the ground?<\/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\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_stones\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with stones?\">Why is my dog obsessed with stones?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_rocks\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coyotes and wolves are known for munching on stones. One reason canines do this is that it sharpens their teeth, but there are concerning reasons for this too. Another possible reason dogs eat rocks is due to an enzyme or iron deficiency or even worms-yuck! Other reasons include <b>boredom and loneliness<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_rocks_and_dirt\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick rocks and dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_play_with_rocks\"><\/span>Should I let my dog play with rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There&#8217;s nothing wrong with your dog digging in, gathering, or hiding rocks. The behavior becomes dangerous when dogs eat rocks. There are several reasons dogs do this, but it can lead to a dangerous situation that can be fatal to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_gravel\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick gravel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral problems also might be causing your dog to eat rocks or gravel. This could be <b>boredom or attention-seeking behaviors, just as you might see in a small child. A chemical imbalance in the brain could end up causing compulsive behaviors such as eating anything in site.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_obsessed_with_rocks\"><\/span>Why is my dog so obsessed with rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coyotes and wolves are known for munching on stones. One reason canines do this is that it sharpens their teeth, but there are concerning reasons for this too. Another possible reason dogs eat rocks is due to an enzyme or iron deficiency or even worms-yuck! Other reasons include <b>boredom and loneliness<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lick_rocks\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to lick rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General anxiety and compulsive disorder (like OCD) can quickly become serious, causing a dog to engage in obsessive behaviors like spinning, tail chasing, licking, or even consuming lots of odd things like pebbles and rocks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_dirt\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coger, DVM, explains, Dirt eating is a form of what is termed &#8216;pica,&#8217; the ingestion of nonfood materials. There are many causes, including nutritional, behavioral, and physical. <b>Stress or boredom can also lead to eating all sorts of things, including dirt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_rocks\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General anxiety and compulsive disorder (like OCD) can quickly become serious, causing a dog to engage in obsessive behaviors like spinning, tail chasing, licking, or even consuming lots of odd things like pebbles and rocks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_eat_rocks_and_dirt\"><\/span>Why does my dog eat rocks and dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rock eating <b>can be the result of a medical, behavioral, or psychological problem. When a dog repeatedly eats non-edible objects obsessively, it could be due to pica, an eating disorder that generally emerges because of a nutritional deficiency in their diet.<\/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>Dietary deficiencies can cause dogs of any age to eat dirt to obtain minerals, like <b>sodium, iron, and calcium from the soil. Dogs that are underfed may also eat dirt and other objects due to hunger and nutritional deficiencies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_chew_on_rocks\"><\/span>Should I let my dog chew on rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our canine companions chew on all kinds of weird things, but among the most dangerous are rocks. <b>Rock eating can lead to intestinal blockages, perforated stomachs, and choking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_play_with_stones\"><\/span>Why does my dog play with stones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another possible reason dogs eat rocks is due to an enzyme or iron deficiency or even worms-yuck! Other reasons include <b>boredom and loneliness. Playing with rocks is quite common with puppies because they want to explore things, and similar to babies, they like to examine objects by putting them in their mouths.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_rough_play_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Should you rough play with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing is a healthy part of socialization for dogs and it is definitely something to be encouraged. On the other hand, <b>rough play can be dangerous for you and your dog because it can lead to bites or other injuries to yourself or another pet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_play_with_stones\"><\/span>Why does my puppy play with stones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It could be ill or in pain or another possibility is that it could be deficient in phosphorus, calcium or iron. Or it could just be plain boredom and the dog needs more stimulation and exercise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_rocks\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick rocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs may find rocks an appetizing treat or interesting hobby for a variety of reasonsincluding <b>they just like their taste and texture, boredom, behavioral issues and disorders, or an underlying medical concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_dirt_off_the_ground\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick dirt off the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coger, DVM, explains, Dirt eating is a form of what is termed &#8216;pica,&#8217; the <b>ingestion of nonfood materials. There are many causes, including nutritional, behavioral, and physical. Stress or boredom can also lead to eating all sorts of things, including dirt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_stones\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with stones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coyotes and wolves are known for munching on stones. One reason canines do this is that it sharpens their teeth, but there are concerning reasons for this too. Another possible reason dogs eat rocks is due to an enzyme or iron deficiency or even worms-yuck! Other reasons include <b>boredom and loneliness<\/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 Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?Why do dogs lick rocks and dirt?Should I let my dog play with rocks?Why do dogs lick gravel?Why is my dog so obsessed with rocks?Why does my dog like to lick rocks?Why is my dog licking dirt?Why does my dog lick rocks?Why does my dog eat&#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":[],"class_list":["post-20824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20824"}],"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=20824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20824\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}