Why do my dogs eat dirt?
Q: We have two Miniature Schnauzers that continually eat dirt out of the potted plants. Could there be vitamin deficiencies in the food we feed them?
A: It is possible that your pets are lacking something in their diet. Your pets should be examined by your veterinarian who may wish to run bloodwork. If no underlying cause is identified it is possible that your schnauzers are just being mischievous and eat dirt out of boredom! You may have to remove the potted plants from their reach or confine them while they cannot be supervised.
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Comments (6)
Rachel May 23, 2009 12:10 AM
I have the same problem with mine. Only she looks outside in our backyard for lizards, ect... under things, around the storge barn. I assure you she is fed enough not to have to do this.
abby May 31, 2009 4:35 PM
i have a pekingese she is always licking her paws
Alicia June 2, 2009 1:21 AM
I have 4 dogs who all eat the same food and have had changes in their diet a couple of times in the last year trying to upgrade the nutritional value of their food. But it doesn't seem to stop 2 of my dogs from continually eating dirt while in the back yard!
One of them also licks his front legs and feet all the time and that is because he has allergies.
amy June 16, 2009 12:52 PM
My black lab puppie mix get sick with brown looks like food, in it. I feed him puppy chow, and I tried to do little can once a day. Should i not give him can
Nancy July 10, 2009 5:16 AM
I have 5 minature schnauzer's and all of them eat dirt. I think they are trying to clean they're teeth!!
Trina July 19, 2009 8:00 PM
My minature schnauzer also eats dirt and clay. I have no idea why he does this.....
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