Take the dog out for a walk, and this guy eats dirt when he gets the chance. I really don’t understand what’s going on. This behavior of dogs is called pica. The main reason is that the dog lacks a certain trace element in its body, and of course, o...
Take the dog out for a walk, and this guy eats dirt when he gets the chance. I really don’t understand what’s going on. This behavior of dogs is called pica. The main reason is that the dog lacks a certain trace element in its body, and of course, other diseases cannot be ruled out.
How to correct the dog's behavior of eating soil, we might as well refer to the following methods:
1. Rebuke and correct, and give a snack reward
The dog's food can be prevented by the owner's care. When it is about to eat soil, the owner must strictly prevent its behavior so that it knows that this is wrong. If it is obedient and does not eat soil, it should give some snack rewards.
2. Supplement trace elements in the body, treat symptoms and root causes,
The biggest reason why dogs eat soil is the lack of trace elements, so if we want to fundamentally change this behavior of dogs, we must supplement trace elements. I believe that you are exposed to many trace element products on the market, but remember one sentence: you get what you pay for. If you want the effect to be ideal, you might as well buy some better products, which are rich in trace elements and prebiotic formulas. On the one hand, it can quickly supplement trace elements, and can also regulate the stomach and intestines and integrate dual effects.
3. Refusal to eat single dog food and pursue balanced nutrition
In addition, it is best not to let the dog eat single dog food for a long time, and replace it with new dog food every once in a while, in order to balance nutrition, avoid the lack of certain nutrients or excessive nutrition, but note that changing to new dog food requires mixing with old dog food, and slowly change to new dog food, otherwise the dog will easily get diarrhea after eating.
4. Make homemade food and raise dogs that are not picky about food. If you have time, you might as well make some delicious food for your dog, cooked egg yolks, carrots, bone soup... Let the dog absorb various nutrition from it, and can also make the dog not picky about food and fall in love with eating food.
Of course, in addition to the above practices, everyone needs to deworm their dogs regularly. Sometimes eating soil may be affected by parasites in the body. They also need to undergo regular fecal examinations and health examinations, and treat their condition in time, so that the dog can grow up healthily.
