Comments on: Should I Stop My Dog from Chewing on Sticks?

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 25 May 2023 11:05:10 +0000

While I accept the need to keep an eye on my pooch in case she chokes etc, I say: let a dog be a dog! This is natural behaviour and I can find no evidence of the UK dog population declining because dogs chew on sticks.

By: Frannie V

Frannie V — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:32:03 +0000

Loved Angela Kirby’s answer – dogs in the wild ate everything and anything and they survived just fine. Of course monitor and protect but don’t panic or pull their collar if they are just relieving a little stress. Let them be . Live and let live and hug and kiss them – thats all they want after all.

By: Cath

Cath — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:41:49 +0000

Why are dog so “high-maintenance” and in of need constant supervision and attention!? I’m so used to dealing with lackadaisical cats

By: Nadine

Nadine — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:31:58 +0000

Kids like to chew on things too but have to be monitored, I will give my dog the same privilege of supervision and protection from themselves as that too !!

By: Angela Kirby

Angela Kirby — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:54:32 +0000

I understand what You are saying and thanks for the article but it is a little far fetched. My Staffy loved sticks and once lodged one into her throat, which wasn’t great. But I didn’t stop her playing with them afterwards because it’s natural and what she loved to do. Fair enough, be careful which sticks they chew I understand that. The thing I question though is, which is better? I’ve read articles that certain plastics also cause cancer and I know of one dog who accidentally swallowed a ball, choked and died. The way I see it is, there can be issues, accidents and problems from everything, so let your dog be happy with what they like best, just take precaution.