[Elmer-n-Button]

Hi Everyone,

Our fenced in backyard is bare in many places, and we are afraid when winter comes, that will result in lots of mud. My husband wants to lay grass seed down and put straw over top of it so that it will grow. Does anyone know if :

1. Bassets will eat the straw (Yes, I kinda already know the answer to that one!)

2. Will it hurt them?

It should disintegrate in a short time, but before we do this, we thought that we would ask if anyone had ever had to do this before.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Tracey

 

[Elmer-n-Button]

Them eating it and getting it stuck in their throats and stomachs was what I was worried about. The eye problem is a good point. Glad I asked. We have decided to just use the fallen leaves that we raked up from other areas of the yard as a ground cover for the grass seed. Imagine that: throwing down leaves on the ground after you have raked them up! Only for a basset! :blink: The grass variety we use is a fast grower; it came up beautifully in just one week in our front yard, so hopefully it will work on the back yard.

BTW: Watch your Halloween candy! On Saturday, Elmer stood on the arm of the loveseat in the foyer, streeeetched himself way over to the table and ate about 5-6 Hershey miniatures and Snickers bars throughout the day. I thought that candy dish looked a lot emptier. We caught him because we heard the dish clink on the table, and there he was, with sweet chocolate breath. BUSTED. I didn't think he could reach that far, but where food is concerned --he can surprise me. I called the vet, and he said it wasn't enough to hurt him. It would have to be the really dark pure chocolate to give him more than the runs, which Thank Goodness he didn't get. He ate them wrappers and all! What a sneak!

I have now placed the dish far away where he can reach. (I should hide them from myself as well! :blink: )