10 Strangest Items Swallowed By Dogs
Money chompers can form a very expensive habit.
My mother’s Schnauzer mix, Sha Sha eats just about anything. I didn’t quite believe just how often she would quickly snap up everything in her sight until a few weeks ago when she swallowed a quarter and a nickel in the blink of an eye. The vet advised my mother to watch her for the next few days as the coins would likely pass.
It’s a very common issue among dog owners and it doesn’t only happen with puppies. The majority of dogs do grow out of the need to eat inedible objects. It can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what a puppy would eat so it’s best to be vigilant about where you dog is allowed to freely roam.
Many dogs and puppies have been known to swallow seemingly unsuitable items, which you might not find in any way enticing or preferable, but they do.
Check out this list of the strangest things swallowed by dogs as witnessed by the ASPCA:
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Bar of Soap
Perhaps they said a bad doggie word and just felt the need to wash their mouth out with soap?Image: iStock
Image: Dog Heirs
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