[emc]

Does anyone know if it's okay for a dog to chew on branch twigs lying around in the backyard?

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[Rubydoo]

Ruby used to chew on twigs when she was a puppy when we lived in Bassetchusetts. We teased and said she was part termite.

The vet then said to NEVER have sticks or twigs around; clean them up! They can perforate the throat and mouth as most dogs don't completely chew what goes in.

Janice and Ruby

 

[Dozer-Digger]

I don't know if it's OK, but I have little choice. I have 18 elm trees that loose branches any time there is a breeze. They range from little twigs to 3" thick branches. It doesn't matter what the size is, they get chewed on and sometimes end up in the house.

 

[2hounds]

I suppose that is never okay, but dogs will be dogs, just be careful. A while back Lily got one embedded in the roof of her mouth and we ended up at the emergency vet for a very expensive bill...all for a silly stick.

~Heather

 

[Shermie's Mom]

My previous Basset, Otis, had a punctured esophagus from a stick, he nearly died from it. After a fortune in vets bills, he survived, so we try to keep our yard picked clean.
Sally and Shermie

 

[mtandg]

Oh my goodness I feel like we are doomed we have a desert yard full of rocks and dirt and we have the occasional small stick that gets blown in and our puppy readily eats sticks and rocks...

 

[corvuss]

I also have several big trees in my backyard, sticks and twigs are unavoidable. I suppose each dog is different, my two hounds have never shown any interest in sticks. They eat (and throw up) grass very often, but thats it.

 

[lala]

read this post and don't let your dog even start.

Ernest's expensive day at the vet.

 

[lvbassets]

those hug branchs was funny. We are like one of the above posters. A Lot of trees. We live in a sub-division and have cyclone fencing. Tummy is almost 6 yrs. old. He gets a good quality fod. Let him outside and he goes right to dirt and twigs every thing. We found a basket mask. It is All holes (sort of like a hocky players) He can drink water. Tummy is indoor dog. If it is really hot- I let him out with it in for aBOUT 5 MIN.S to go potty

 

[Aruuuu]

I don't let mine chew sticks. My neighbor's dog had a throat puncture that nearly killed him. As she said at the time, it was a good thing they had a college fund for the kids -- that was the only way they could have afforded the surgery and the three-week daily trips to Tufts for dressing changes.

I'd just as soon avoid this.......