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Is wood safe for dogs to eat?

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Why Is Wood Bad For My Dog? The problem with your dog eating wood is two-fold. Small pieces of wood can lodge splinters in the mouth and esophagus, causing damage. Large pieces of wood can cause even more significant problems, including perforated intestines or stomach lining and obstruction of your dog's bowels.


What happens if a dog eats wood?

Sticks and Wood Wood splinters easily when chewed on and shards can jam into the dog's mouth causing an infection. Also if pieces of wood are swallowed, it can cause intestinal blockage.

Why do dogs eat wood?

A stressed pup may feel the need to chew, and the chewing and eating of wood may act as their outlet for stress. They like the taste: Oddly enough, your dog may find the twigs and bark in the yard incredibly tasty. They very well might be eating the bark for their dietary pleasure.

Is any wood safe for dogs to chew on?

Coffeewood is a very close grained wood that is harder than most native woods. Simply graded, dried and sanded, to give a healthy, safe and satisfying chew for any dog. As a natural wood product it will chew down.

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