Dogs and Rocks

Two things that don’t go together are dogs and rocks and yet dogs tend to love exploring and hunting for rocks, picking them up with their mouth and hiding them places, and sometimes even trying to chew and swallow them. Rocks, small or large, can be dangerous for dogs. If your dog has a habit of putting rocks in his mouth try to remove the rocks from your yard or fence off the area so your dog can’t get to them. If your dog has swallowed a rock, call your vet immediately. Eating rocks has a clinical name of Pica. It’s common and can be brought on by curiosity or frustration, anxiety and stress. If your dog is lethargic and refusing to eat and he has a history of eating or chewing rocks then he could’ve swallowed one. Your animal hospital Murrieta, CA team will need to run x-rays to determine the location and how to remove the rock.