{"id":4668,"date":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T03:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T10:15:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T10:15:44","slug":"why-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog like to eat plastic?"},"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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_eat_plastic\" title=\"Why does my dog like to eat plastic?\">Why does my dog like to eat plastic?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_plastic\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop eating plastic?\">How do I get my dog to stop eating plastic?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_chew_plastic\" title=\"Why does my dog like to chew plastic?\">Why does my dog like to chew plastic?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_plastic\" title=\"Is it bad for dogs to eat plastic?\">Is it bad for dogs to eat plastic?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#How_do_you_treat_pica_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat pica in dogs?\">How do you treat pica in dogs?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Can_a_dog_pass_a_plastic_bag\" title=\"Can a dog pass a plastic bag?\">Can a dog pass a plastic bag?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_hard_plastic\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats hard plastic?\">What happens if my dog eats hard plastic?<\/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-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Can_chewing_on_plastic_be_harmful\" title=\"Can chewing on plastic be harmful?\">Can chewing on plastic be harmful?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Is_hard_plastic_bad_for_dogs_teeth\" title=\"Is hard plastic bad for dogs teeth?\">Is hard plastic bad for dogs teeth?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#What_can_dogs_chew_on_safely\" title=\"What can dogs chew on safely?\">What can dogs chew on safely?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Does_plastic_break_down_in_your_stomach\" title=\"Does plastic break down in your stomach?\">Does plastic break down in your stomach?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_Ziploc_bag\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a Ziploc bag?\">What happens if a dog eats a Ziploc bag?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#How_long_can_plastic_stay_in_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"How long can plastic stay in a dog\u2019s stomach?\">How long can plastic stay in a dog\u2019s stomach?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_everything_on_the_ground\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from eating everything on the ground?\">How do I stop my dog from eating everything on the ground?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#What_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_wood\" title=\"What are dogs lacking when they eat wood?\">What are dogs lacking when they eat wood?<\/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-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic\/#Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_eat_dirt\" title=\"Is it harmful for dogs to eat dirt?\">Is it harmful for dogs to eat dirt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_eat_plastic\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to eat plastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Some dogs just love to chew on hard plastic, while others destroy and eat plastic objects to deal with boredom or anxiety.\u00a0 These digestible foreign bodies can become lodged in your dog\u2019s esophagus, stomach, or small intestines.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-plastic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I stop my dog from eating plastic?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-eating-plastic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_eating_plastic\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop eating plastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a problem does develop, a trainer can guide you in re-conditioning your dog. Keep lots of hard chew toys on hand and limit his exposure to plastic. Another option is to spray the plastic bottles with a deterrent spray that he will find unpleasant to taste.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gXhDBO3BvSw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-like-to-chew-plastic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_chew_plastic\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to chew plastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs chew on many materials for a variety of different reasons. Chewing on plastic could be something that occurs out of boredom, a need to destroy and let out aggression, or simply because the dog doesn\u2019t know better.\u00a0 Plastic can develop sharp edges when chewed, which can cut a dog\u2019s mouth and gums.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-for-dogs-to-eat-plastic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_eat_plastic\"><\/span>Is it bad for dogs to eat plastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plastic can cause your dog to choke if it gets stuck in his mouth or throat. Plastic can cause an intestinal blockage, thereby preventing food and water from passing through his system. Plastic pieces may cut or injure your dog\u2019s mouth, throat, stomach, intestines or rectum. Plastic may damage your dog\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DxleE_IH8WE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-pica-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_pica_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat pica in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment and Prevention of Pica<\/p>\n<ol>\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<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-pass-a-plastic-bag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_pass_a_plastic_bag\"><\/span>Can a dog pass a plastic bag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can\u2019t digest plastic but if the plastic bag is small enough then it may very well pass on and appear when the dog defecates. According to American Kennel Club, it should take under ten hours in normal circumstances for food to transit from the mouth to the large intestines.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-hard-plastic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_hard_plastic\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats hard plastic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lots of problems can occur if your dog ate plastic. A soft or hard plastic object can cause a dog to choke as he tries to swallow the object. Any foreign object can create a blockage in a dog\u2019s digestive tract. This can cause him to vomit when he tries to eat or drink and\/or to not be able to pass normal stool.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-chewing-on-plastic-be-harmful\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chewing_on_plastic_be_harmful\"><\/span>Can chewing on plastic be harmful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harder plastic and sharp edges can cause hairline cracks in the enamel, which show up as thin brown lines which look like tea stains. They can also cut the mouth, leading to a higher risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k9ofmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/dog-chewing-on-toy.jpg\" alt=\"Help - My Dog Ate Plastic! What Should I Do?\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xbs1u-cTv0k\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-hard-plastic-bad-for-dogs-teeth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hard_plastic_bad_for_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>Is hard plastic bad for dogs teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAvoid giving your dog metal, hard plastic, bones or other extremely firm objects, as these are most likely to result in a painful, broken tooth,\u201d she says. \u201cOftentimes, dogs enjoy chewing so much that they will overdo it and can cause dental trauma to the mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-dogs-chew-on-safely\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_dogs_chew_on_safely\"><\/span>What can dogs chew on safely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Safe Rawhide Alternatives to Care for Your Dog\u2019s Teeth<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bully Sticks. In recent years, bully sticks have become one of the most popular, natural chews for dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Eldon\u2019s Tendons.<\/li>\n<li>Eldon\u2019s Tripe Twist Sticks.<\/li>\n<li>Eldon\u2019s Chomper Sticks.<\/li>\n<li>Raw Bones.<\/li>\n<li>Himalayan Yak Chews.<\/li>\n<li>Eldon\u2019s Cow Ears.<\/li>\n<li>Icelandic+ Lamb Horn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"does-plastic-break-down-in-your-stomach\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_plastic_break_down_in_your_stomach\"><\/span>Does plastic break down in your stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your stomach\u2019s primary digestive juice, hydrochloric acid, can dissolve metal, but plastic toys that go down the hatch will come out the other end as good as new. (A choking hazard is still a choking hazard, though.)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-a-ziploc-bag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_Ziploc_bag\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a Ziploc bag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as the object isn\u2019t sharp or poisonous, it\u2019s usually not dangerous. They will either throw up the object or pass it through their stool. However, if your dogs swallows something large, like an entire box of Ziploc bags, that can cause a blockage, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s important to take them to a vet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SU38POEuMbs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-plastic-stay-in-a-dog-s-stomach\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_plastic_stay_in_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>How long can plastic stay in a dog\u2019s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The transit time through a dog\u2019s gut usually takes 8-12 hours. For items such as pieces of plastic, they may take longer to pass through the gut \u2013 up to several days. Some larger plastic items may be too large to leave the stomach at all.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-everything\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_everything_on_the_ground\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from eating everything on the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>how to stop a dog from eating everything<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Teach your dog such a good \u201cleave it\u201d that it works all the time.<\/li>\n<li>Reinforce your dog for paying attention.<\/li>\n<li>Walk in areas with fewer temptations.<\/li>\n<li>Make eating an adventure and an odyssey for the mind.<\/li>\n<li>Do some nose work with your dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4cQNc2-nn_8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-dogs-lacking-when-they-eat-wood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dogs_lacking_when_they_eat_wood\"><\/span>What are dogs lacking when they eat wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry skin and hair and soft or brittle nails. The problem with your dog eating wood is two-fold. If they\u2019re stuck in the house or the backyard all day, it can cause them stress and could be the underlying reason why they\u2019re eating wood.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-eat-dirt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_eat_dirt\"><\/span>Is it harmful for dogs to eat dirt?<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 impaction of the intestine if your dog eats a lot at once. Impaction often means surgery. \u201cThe dirt could also contain pesticides, fertilizers, or other toxins that could reach toxic levels if enough dirt was ingested,\u201d Dr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog like to eat plastic?How do I get my dog to stop eating plastic?Why does my dog like to chew plastic?Is it bad for dogs to eat plastic?How do you treat pica in dogs?Can a dog pass a plastic bag?What happens if my dog eats hard plastic?Can chewing on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-like-to-eat-plastic.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4668"}],"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=4668"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194337,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4668\/revisions\/194337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}