ellejaytee Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Left him alone for 15 minutes, come outside to see him and he's chewed wood off his kennel...there was a nice little pile of kindling on the ground. He's chewed so much, but not sure how much he's ingested. Will he be okay? He eats a lot of junk, leaves, twigs, dirt, stuffing out of his bed, some carpet tile...but I'm a bit concerned about the splintery wood! Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Don't know , sorry . what things does he have that he is allowed to chew? Bones deer antlers kongs nylabones plastic drink bottles cardboard cartons Large Rope toys also - these toys are fantastic - long lasting , and tough. AussieDog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I would be concerned with blockages due to the wood and stuffing from his bed. Our SBT, Louis, managed to consume some bedding stuffing and tinder from the wood pile years ago. He was OK for a day or so but then he got really sick, really quick and needed emergency surgey to remove the blockage. If it was my dog - I would be taking him in for a checkup to be sure (they can often tell by the sounds their tummy is making and feeling their tummy). Like Pers said - you need to offer enticing things he is allowed to chew or he will chew everything. Freezing kongs with chicken stock in them is great in summer and will keep a pup busy for ages. I stuff kongs with cottage cheese, kibble and freeze it as well. We also freeze containers of water (or watered down stock) with chicken wings/necks/drumsticks/turkey necks/whole carrots/water melon etc.. A 2-4 litre ice cream container is perfect for freezing treats. Big bones and rope toys are another favourite of the dog(s) here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 You probably need to find out what if any chemicals the wood has been treated with and don't assume that because it's a dog kennel this means the manufacturer would have taken any care not to use harmful treated timber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Double post Edited October 4, 2014 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 When my Belgian girl was young she had a pencahant for wood. A Roman blind & a director's chair were both reduced to kindling . He will probably be fine, but keep a close eye on your puppy & off to the vet if he is off colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) If I have found that my dog has eaten something I'm concerned may get caught up or cause some issue in the digestive tract, I tend to feed him a good amount of soft food (i.e. raw meat mince) asap afterwards. Have no idea if this is of any benefit to assisting whatever-the-something-else is at passing through, but he doesn't mind it one way or the other :) . A bit late for you, but I assume by now things will have 'moved'. Edited October 4, 2014 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Apart from blockages or damage to his guts, I'd be concerned if the wood was treated with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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