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Haze asked in PetsDogs · 7 years ago

My dog makes herself sick?

My dog (EBT) will lick the carpet, furniture, her bed and make herself sick by eating the fluff and bits. Will she grow out of this? She is food obsessed and will eat inedible objects, so she stays in her cage when im out, when i get in i like to make a coffee before taking her out and this is when she will be licking her bed and being sick, over and over. I have just noticed my other dog is doing this too, are they lacking in something? or has he just learnt this behaviour off the other dog? This has only just started recently and have only just seen my staffy do it just now! The EBT has always hoovered the carpet since day one though. Any ideas? I dont want to have to muzzle the EBT, not that that is easy with her head shape. Thanks.

Oh they eat dry dog food without any artificial colours, and hypo-allergenic as they have skin problems.

Update:

Thanks TizXz If they are known for it then maybe gary has just learnt it off her. Shes a year old :) I have to be careful with their food, more gary than her, but i would think feeding a complete hypoallergenic dog food is giving them everything they need? Might change brands and see if it stops :)

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  • Sapphire.xo. ღ
    Lv 5
    7 years ago
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    Hi, since your other dogs do this too maybe you should have a word with your vet they may be lacking vitamins/minerals in their diet.

    I have an EBT she's nicknamed dyson (the hoover) and apparently they are known for this. How old is yours? Try using 'leave it' and reward her when she stops.

  • FidosCityGuide
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    how much exercise does the dog get a day, I would try uping the exercise, and don't uncrate until you are ready to take out. (hyper when let out of the crate)

    As for food try a grain free food with real meat as the first ingredent.

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