The words of the lord...he ate a BIBLE!!

ZeusersPuppy · 10-04-2011, 04:41 PM

9years old and you would like he would have broken the habit by now.
my dog cannot get enough of chewing things that do not belong to him. In the 6 years I have known him we have: socks, underwear, pj bottoms, towels, spatulas, corn cob holders (just nawed on them) velco sister stuff animal dolls, etc. Surgery to remove: squeaky stuff animal toy/toothbrush and another time was to remove a small syrup container you would get from McD's.

this list makes us sound like unfit dog owners, but he insist on finding ways to get a hold of these things even after getting them out of his reach.

The newest one, which really dumbfounded our vet was a book. 5x8 a good 200 page hard cover bible. He ATE the whole thing!! thankfully saturday it was just an xray an a few laxatives to help him along (no surgery) but how would i have stopped that from happening? do I not have book shelves/movie shelves in my house now?

it's not like we don't get him attention....isn't that what I keep reading is why they rip into MY stuff in the first place? can someone explain at all what is going through my boys head

BowWowMeow · 10-04-2011, 04:44 PM

This is the dog who is also losing weight, right? What does his poop look like? What are you feeding him?

I wonder if he might have EPI.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-04-2011, 04:47 PM

Not sure. My dogs were destructive as puppies and then stopped other than my lab chewing one of my daughters Barbies irresistible feet if she forgets to put them away every now and then.

But when my lab was 9 months old, he didn't eat but he ripped a Bible to pieces-and I felt horrible about him tearing the BIBLE!

ZeusersPuppy · 10-04-2011, 05:13 PM

Same dog that is losing weight. the book incident just happened on thursday 9/29. Since i've got him back from the ex he's seem almost constipated, taking about 3 times before passing anything. And when he passes it varies in consistency. it can be solid all the way, solid start then loose. My ex wanted to go with kirkland food from costco (burgundy bag).

BowWowMeow · 10-04-2011, 05:16 PM

Read up on EPI and if he has any other symptoms (he's already got three!) then I would have him tested.

The bible could certainly be responsible for the constipation!

cassadee7 · 10-04-2011, 05:18 PM

This is one of those cases where crate training would be beneficial, perhaps?

ZeusersPuppy · 10-04-2011, 05:19 PM

Thank you! I just started reading up on it and in tears right now because it really does fit him

except for one part on this article it says usually effects young shepherds. But I guess one can never tell until your tested.

looks like another trip to the vet will be in order soon.

suzzyq01 · 10-04-2011, 05:21 PM

does he have bones, rawhides, bully stick to chew on?? I have a plethera of different bones all over the house. He loves my shoes but if a bone is tastier then he will eat that instead. Some are heavy chewers and when bored they will find something - in this case the word - to chew and eat. But it sounds like something else might be going on also. Good luck.

onyx'girl · 10-04-2011, 05:22 PM

That brings the phrase Holy S.... to a new level!

Lilie · 10-04-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

That brings the phrase Holy S.... to a new level!

Oh no you di'ent!

10-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeusersPuppy Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 108	The words of the lord...he ate a BIBLE!! 9years old and you would like he would have broken the habit by now. my dog cannot get enough of chewing things that do not belong to him. In the 6 years I have known him we have: socks, underwear, pj bottoms, towels, spatulas, corn cob holders (just nawed on them) velco sister stuff animal dolls, etc. Surgery to remove: squeaky stuff animal toy/toothbrush and another time was to remove a small syrup container you would get from McD's. this list makes us sound like unfit dog owners, but he insist on finding ways to get a hold of these things even after getting them out of his reach. The newest one, which really dumbfounded our vet was a book. 5x8 a good 200 page hard cover bible. He ATE the whole thing!! thankfully saturday it was just an xray an a few laxatives to help him along (no surgery) but how would i have stopped that from happening? do I not have book shelves/movie shelves in my house now? it's not like we don't get him attention....isn't that what I keep reading is why they rip into MY stuff in the first place? can someone explain at all what is going through my boys head

10-04-2011, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	This is the dog who is also losing weight, right? What does his poop look like? What are you feeding him? I wonder if he might have EPI. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

10-04-2011, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	Not sure. My dogs were destructive as puppies and then stopped other than my lab chewing one of my daughters Barbies irresistible feet if she forgets to put them away every now and then. But when my lab was 9 months old, he didn't eat but he ripped a Bible to pieces-and I felt horrible about him tearing the BIBLE! __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

10-04-2011, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	Read up on EPI and if he has any other symptoms (he's already got three!) then I would have him tested. The bible could certainly be responsible for the constipation! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

10-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	This is one of those cases where crate training would be beneficial, perhaps? __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

10-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeusersPuppy Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 108	Same dog that is losing weight. the book incident just happened on thursday 9/29. Since i've got him back from the ex he's seem almost constipated, taking about 3 times before passing anything. And when he passes it varies in consistency. it can be solid all the way, solid start then loose. My ex wanted to go with kirkland food from costco (burgundy bag).

10-04-2011, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZeusersPuppy Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 108	Thank you! I just started reading up on it and in tears right now because it really does fit him except for one part on this article it says usually effects young shepherds. But I guess one can never tell until your tested. looks like another trip to the vet will be in order soon.

10-04-2011, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
suzzyq01 Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 634	does he have bones, rawhides, bully stick to chew on?? I have a plethera of different bones all over the house. He loves my shoes but if a bone is tastier then he will eat that instead. Some are heavy chewers and when bored they will find something - in this case the word - to chew and eat. But it sounds like something else might be going on also. Good luck. __________________ Gobles Sonar vom Shipwreck, CGC Dark Sable 100% DDR German Shepherd (4/1/2010) Frosty Onyx Glacier, CGC Grey/White Siberian Husky (8/29/2005)

10-04-2011, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	That brings the phrase Holy S.... to a new level!

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