{"id":59567,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:44","slug":"why-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog eating 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-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_my_blankets\" title=\"Why is my dog eating my blankets?\">Why is my dog eating 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-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_chew_and_eat_blankets\" title=\"Why do dogs chew and eat blankets?\">Why do dogs chew and eat blankets?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_eating_fabric\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly eating fabric?\">Why is my dog suddenly eating fabric?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_bedding\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats bedding?\">What happens if my dog eats bedding?<\/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-eating-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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_chewing_my_blankets\" title=\"Why is my dog chewing my blankets?\">Why is my dog chewing my blankets?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_on_blankets\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_chewing_on_fabric\" title=\"Why is my dog chewing on fabric?\">Why is my dog chewing on fabric?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_fabric\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats fabric?\">What happens if a dog eats fabric?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_carpet_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog eating carpet all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog eating carpet all of a sudden?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_weird_things_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog eating weird things all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog eating weird things all of a sudden?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_fabric\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from chewing fabric?\">How do I stop my dog from chewing fabric?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_bedding\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats bedding?\">What should I do if my dog eats bedding?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_ate_fabric\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog ate fabric?\">Should I be worried if my dog ate fabric?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Can_dogs_eat_bedding\" title=\"Can dogs eat bedding?\">Can dogs eat bedding?<\/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-eating-my-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_eat_my_bedding\" title=\"Why does my dog eat my bedding?\">Why does my dog eat my bedding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_my_blankets\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating my blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see your dog nibbling on the blanket at night, <b>stress and anxiety can be the common reasons. However, some dogs may chew out of boredom, and it happens when they don&#8217;t exercise much or are left alone at home. Sometimes, your dog may nibble on the blanket because of the discomfort caused by fleas and parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_chew_and_eat_blankets\"><\/span>Why do dogs chew and eat 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=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_eating_fabric\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly eating fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral pica is sometimes called stress eating. <b>Stress, boredom, and anxiety (particularly separation anxiety) may cause a dog to be destructive and ingest things such as bedding, items of clothing, or items from the trash, Collier says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_bedding\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats bedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If she ate a significant amount of her bedding, <b>it&#8217;s definitely possible that she could have an intestinal obstruction. Normally, signs of an obstruction would include vomiting, lethargy, not eating, and not having bowel movements. It sounds like your pup is eating normally and having bowel movements regularly.<\/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><b>Giving chew toys to your dog is the best way to stop it from chewing blankets. Also, praise it when it does so. Chew deterrent sprays and plenty of exercises to relieve stress and anxiety are excellent alternatives. If the condition doesn&#8217;t stop or worsens, visit the vet to check for an underlying health issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_chewing_my_blankets\"><\/span>Why is my dog chewing 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_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_on_blankets\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Giving chew toys to your dog is the best way to stop it from chewing blankets. Also, praise it when it does so. Chew deterrent sprays and plenty of exercises to relieve stress and anxiety are excellent alternatives. If the condition doesn&#8217;t stop or worsens, visit the vet to check for an underlying health issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_chewing_on_fabric\"><\/span>Why is my dog chewing on fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, dogs compulsively lick, chew on, or suck at fabric. Most experts think this is <b>a sign of premature weaning. If your dog engages in fabric sucking, and distraction isn&#8217;t easy, then it&#8217;s definitely become a problematic behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_fabric\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The issue with animals eating fabric is that <b>textiles are not able to be broken down and passed through the digestive system like a stick. Depending on the size of your dog and the size of the sock, they may be able to vomit it back up or eventually pass it through their excretions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_carpet_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating carpet all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When an older dog suddenly starts to chew, it&#8217;s usually a clue that something is up with them. The most common culprits are <b>a sudden increase in boredom, new or returning separation anxiety that is brought on by age, or a response to pain<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_weird_things_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating weird things all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect your dog&#8217;s pica is caused by <b>loneliness or boredom, try increasing the animal&#8217;s physical activity and mental stimulation. And if your dog has suddenly developed a taste for something odd, take it along to your vet as there may be a metabolic cause that needs addressing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_fabric\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from chewing fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Put valuable objects away until you&#8217;re confident that your dog&#8217;s chewing behavior is restricted to appropriate items. Keep shoes and clothing in a closed closest, dirty laundry in a hamper and books on shelves. Make it easy for your dog to succeed. Provide your dog with plenty of his own toys and inedible chew bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_bedding\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats bedding?<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=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_ate_fabric\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog ate fabric?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet ingests something like a sock, part of a toy, or some other type of fabric or plastic that may get stuck in the lower intestine, we encourage you to <b>get your pet to the vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_bedding\"><\/span>Can dogs eat bedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You bought your dog a bed to give him a comfortable place to rest, not as a chew toy for him to destroy. More concerning still: <b>pieces of chewed bedding may become lodged in a dog&#8217;s digestive tract. Ingesting bedding can lead to a number of serious health issues and even death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_eat_my_bedding\"><\/span>Why does my dog eat my bedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is older and seems to have developed the blanket chewing habit, <b>he or she could be suffering from separation anxiety. When your pup is home alone all day, they can become stressed and look for some way to alleviate their tension.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog eating my blankets?Why do dogs chew and eat blankets?Why is my dog suddenly eating fabric?What happens if my dog eats bedding?How do I get my dog to stop eating my blankets?Why is my dog chewing my blankets?How do I get my dog to stop chewing on blankets?Why is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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\/59567"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59567\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}