some essential oils (eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, citrus, peppermint, pine, wintergreen, etc.).In a poll, my followers on Instagram have shared an impressive list of baby and toddler items their dogs have ingested: Always call your veterinarian if your dog consumes something potentially dangerous or call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 88 (US) for directions (there is a fee but it is well worth it). Or 2) You may need to rush your dog to the ER for emergency surgery, to induce vomiting or stomach pumping, fluids, and overnight monitoring. 1) You may monitor the dog at home and your dog may have an upset tummy for a day or two. Depending on the culprit, you can resolve the situation 1 of 2 ways. If your dog gets, consumes, or destroys one of these things, don’t panic it’s no different than your dog eating food you accidentally left at their level or (easily) accessible. Here’s a list of common baby items that can be uncontrollably enticing for your dog: Many baby items can be stimulating for your dog, or even mistaken for food. Introducing a baby to your house can potentially trigger your dog’s scavenger tendencies in new ways. Scavenging is a survival mechanism and an instinct that’s strong in most dogs. Creating a safe environmentīabies bring A LOT of new and organic smells that are exciting to your dog. ⁠⁠But, if you’re like most, you need a strategy for keeping your baby's stuff out of your dog's mouth, and your dog out of harm's way. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.ĭoes your dog steal your baby’s toys, diapers, pacifiers, or clothes? Sometimes you get lucky and your dog magically KNOWS not to touch the baby's toys.

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