Why is My Dog Obsessed With Plastic Bottles?
Your dog at home may find delight in many things. Toys, watching exciting movements on TV or gazing out of the window. Yet, there are some odd habits that your pup may engage with as you pay closer attention. The center of attention of this particular hobby is none other than a plastic bottle. Owners may feel perplexed, even in a home where countless luxurious toys have been provided, the plastic bottle somehow always seems to stand out. What exactly, is so special about a plastic bottle? Let’s dive into the wonderful mind of our canine companions to find out about the fascination between dog and plastic bottles.
Younger puppies have a natural desire to chomp on things around the house, a common occurrence during the teething phase. Biting helps strengthen the jaw and biting on plastic bottles helps to provide a surface for the teeth to grind against. Discovering their first bite on plastic bottle will emanate a softer sound, suddenly this simple plastic bottle has become their favorite toy. Adult dogs will have been trained to play with certain things while others are to be left alone, but don’t count on this discipline being followed every moment. It’s simply difficult to resist the temptation of gnawing on a plastic bottle, it would seem.
Plastic bottles hold a special relationship with dogs of all ages and sizes. Further to the pleasant sensation of biting into the bottle, the satisfying sound is something dogs take liking to. Your dog may simply pick up their plastic bottle because they enjoy the crunching sound of the plastic as their inflict destruction on its packaging. In most cases, the louder the sound, the more satisfied and excited dogs become.
If your dog has built a habit of biting on plastic bottles from a younger age, this sound mind become a stimulant that awakens their bottle crunching desires since they were a puppy. It’s tough to get around the plastic situation.
Plastic bottles may seem like cheap and convenient makeshift dog toys but they are not safe.
Plastic bottles were never intended to be used as dog toys, they are fragile to dog bites and will begin tear after being crumpled in your dog’s jaws. Piercing and cutting into plastic holds great risk to your dog’s health as the sharp edges can potentially cut around your dog’s mouth, tongue and gums.
Some plastic bottles will have screw on caps or other tops that can be removed with enough force. These are small solid pieces of plastic that can be potentially swallowed by your dog or puppy. This is a serious cause for concern and children are also at the same risk where your pet may begin to choke on the lid. Without immediate intervention, suffocation is sure to lead to death.
Avoid these injuries and risk through a no tolerance approach. Remove any plastic bottles that might be accessible by your dog. Removal of sources of distraction should be supplemented through additional toys for them to gnaw on. Treat your dog with care and remember there are plenty of safe alternatives that can be washed and reused. Safety is important when looking after your precious pet and it’s best to protect them at all costs. Woof! 🐶
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