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My dog (Buddy) is crated during the day, while I am at work. He has several fleece blankets in the bottom of his crate for cushion/warmth.
He has always shredded/torn them up. Recently, as in the last couple weeks he has started to chew/swallow several 4"X5" pieces and then thrown them up. I have found a couple wet remnants in his crate over the last couple weeks. (Wet) I just assumed he was chewing on them.
This morning he got off the bed before I got up. I did not really hear him, but apparently he threw up a remnant at the edge of my bedroom when he left.
When I got up about 1/2 hour later, I found the thrown up fleece remnant on the floor. I am worried he will get ill doing this, or require surgical removal for a blockage. ($$)
He gets treats when he goes in (voluntarily) each AM. including a chew toy rawhide/smoked pigs ear. It does not keep him busy for long, because he can kill one in about 10 minutes.
What can I do, barring removal of all the fleece from his crate - leaving him to lay on the plastic tray floor?
Any help/suggestions appreciated.
He has always shredded/torn them up. Recently, as in the last couple weeks he has started to chew/swallow several 4"X5" pieces and then thrown them up. I have found a couple wet remnants in his crate over the last couple weeks. (Wet) I just assumed he was chewing on them.
This morning he got off the bed before I got up. I did not really hear him, but apparently he threw up a remnant at the edge of my bedroom when he left.
When I got up about 1/2 hour later, I found the thrown up fleece remnant on the floor. I am worried he will get ill doing this, or require surgical removal for a blockage. ($$)
He gets treats when he goes in (voluntarily) each AM. including a chew toy rawhide/smoked pigs ear. It does not keep him busy for long, because he can kill one in about 10 minutes.
What can I do, barring removal of all the fleece from his crate - leaving him to lay on the plastic tray floor?
Any help/suggestions appreciated.
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You are risking a GI blockage. If he's destroying things in his crate I'd make the crate devoid of those things. He could have separation anxiety, or just be bored. I would not leave anything he can destroy and swallow in his crate while he is unattended. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
You are risking a GI blockage. If he's destroying things in his crate I'd make the crate devoid of those things. He could have separation anxiety, or just be bored. I would not leave anything he can destroy and swallow in his crate while he is unattended.
I am afraid you are right. Better safe than sorry. A GI blockage is exactly what I am worried about. He has big time seperation anxiety issues. I tried to let him have the run of the house, first three weeks I had him. Did not work out. As soon as I bought and brought home the crate, he immediatly took to it. No sooner got it set up, than he went inside and layed down.
He had obviously been crated before. (I rescued/adopted him at apprx. 9 months of age.)
He gets a Kong in his crate also, but he has learned to get the treat out very quickly. Wicked smart dog.
I hate to leave him on the bare plastic tray floor. May have no choice.0 -
It's not a behavioral thing, it's a boredom thing. Dogs will do chew on things when they're bored.
Buy some Kevlar to throw in there that he can't chew up, that will also protect him from laying on the cold plastic.of course he may eventually wear his teeth down on the kevlar, but maybe not
I don't crate my dog when I leave, I have got him to leave my stuff alone and I leave him lots of toys for him to play with while I'm gone. We both like it better that way because I have cut a doggie door in my house so that he can go outside and use the bathroom instead of wait all day for me to get home...
You might want to try that. Just leave him inside without creating him for short excursions, and gradually make them longer to see how he deals with your stuff while you're gone0 -
Try paper or hay in the crate. 0 -
Get Buddy a buddy? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
Just leave him inside without creating him for short excursions, and gradually make them longer to see how he deals with your stuff while you're gone
Not going to work. I have tried that. If he is out of the crate and I am home, he needs to be attached at the hip. I have left him out as little as 15-20 minutes while I ran to town on a short errand where I did not want to take him inside with me.
He was whining/howling as I was walking up the path towards my vehicle. Came back to devestation. Ive not, and will not make that mistake again.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.
Sure but it won't block his stomach like an artificial fabric will.0 -
He also gets a very large Nylabone type chew, that he can not consume and swallow. I do not feel comfortable leaving a very large rawhide bone in there with him, due to the choking/GI blockage issues.
Barring removal of all his fleece blankets, I am at a loss.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.
Sure but it won't block his stomach like an artificial fabric will.
Cedar chips? I've got a large bale. I used it in my last dogs outside domicile.0 -
That might work. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.
Sure but it won't block his stomach like an artificial fabric will.
Cedar chips? I've got a large bale. I used it in my last dogs outside domicile.
You may come home with your house covered in cedar chips... And in the long run I think a couple of sheets of Kevlar will be cheaper than all the bags of Cedar that you're going to have to buy0 -
quote:Originally posted by jimdeere
Get Buddy a buddy?
His only true Pit characteristic, is that he is hyper aggresive towards other animals. I do not believe that will work. I would love to get another Pit, and have two.
I thought about, (and even purchased) a dog door. I was going to set it up where he could go in and out of his crate to the back wrap around deck. I decided that I simply could not take the chance of him getting out, to run the neighborhood/ attack someone elses pet. Not an acceptable risk to me.
I feel a Huge part of owning this breed, is resposibility. No chances taken, ever.0 -
How old is Buddy? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bottom Gun
How old is Buddy?
Apprx. 2-2 1/2.
Absolutely phenomenal dog, besides the seperation anxiety issues/need to crate him while gone.0 -
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.
Sure but it won't block his stomach like an artificial fabric will.
Cedar chips? I've got a large bale. I used it in my last dogs outside domicile.
You may come home with your house covered in cedar chips... And in the long run I think a couple of sheets of Kevlar will be cheaper than all the bags of Cedar that you're going to have to buy
Okay, I'll bite. Do you have a link as to Kevlar blankets for his very large cage/crate, that will not cost about a grand?0 -
Finding out why he had to be at a rescue facility. Sounds like a pet from Hell to me. Lucky he got you, not many people would tolerate that behavior. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by JimmyJack
Finding out why he had to be at a rescue facility. Sounds like a pet from Hell to me. Lucky he got you, not many people would tolerate that behavior.
I inquired as to why he was there, prior to adoption. It was not due to "behavioral issues." He was found "roaming, without ID." I am blessed to have brought him home. He has been the best dog I have ever owned.
I was hoping you would weigh in, with a helpful insight/comment, (Having been a dog breeder/Kennel owner.) Not your usual anti Pit commentary. If you have anything positive to relay, I would be most appreciative.0 -
Buddy should be well past the chewing/puppy stage.
I would leave him inside the crate with a couple of Nylabones. Don?t give him anything he can swallow.
If you are worried about the crate floor being cold, fold a blanket or two on the floor and put the crate on top of the blanket(s). That will stop most of the heat transfer. It won?t hurt him to be on the plastic floor then.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bottom Gun
Buddy should be well past the chewing/puppy stage.
I would leave him inside the crate with a couple of Nylabones. Don?t give him anything he can swallow.
If you are worried about the crate floor being cold, fold a blanket or two on the floor and put the crate on top of the blanket(s). That will stop most of the heat transfer. It won?t hurt him to be on the plastic floor then.
Thank you Sir. I appreciate your Helpful comment/suggestion.0 -
I can appreciate your position. We have a Rottweiler pup who is just starting to get his new teeth. Chewing dogs can be incredibly frustrating.
Once, back when I was breeding German Shepherd Dogs, I made the mistake of giving my stud dog a down pillow for his bed while he had the run of the house. I later returned home to a white out.
Just try not to lose patience with him. Some dogs take longer than others to get past the destructive stage. Also, the more intelligent they are, the more creative they can be as far as being mischievous.
Pits and Rotties can be very strong willed but once they are trained, they don?t forget. We have a Pit/Rottie mix who was VERY stubborn as a pup but has since become a wonderful companion. They put that same stubbornness into their love and loyalty.
Pits are normally very intelligent and loyal dogs. Like Rotties and German Shepherd Dogs, Pits are usually very gentle and affectionate dogs. It?s unfortunate they get such a bad rap from the public.
Keep the faith.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bottom Gun
I can appreciate your position. We have a Rottweiler pup who is just starting to get his new teeth. Chewing dogs can be incredibly frustrating.
Once, back when I was breeding German Shepherd Dogs, I made the mistake of giving my stud dog a down pillow for his bed while he had the run of the house. I later returned home to a white out.
Just try not to lose patience with him. Some dogs take longer than others to get past the destructive stage. Also, the more intelligent they are, the more creative they can be as far as being mischievous.
Pits and Rotties can be very strong willed but once they are trained, they don?t forget. We have a Pit/Rottie mix who was VERY stubborn as a pup but has since become a wonderful companion. They put that same stubbornness into their love and loyalty.
Pits are normally very intelligent and loyal dogs. Like Rotties and German Shepherd Dogs, Pits are usually very gentle and affectionate dogs. It?s unfortunate they get such a bad rap from the public.
Keep the faith.
I appreciate your comments Brother. I will not (by any means) give up.
Buddy is the most gentle, loving, protective, fierce dog I have ever owned. The dog who would be least likely to ever bite me, that I have ever owned. My face is around his on a regular basis. Giving him loving and kisses. I can give him a treat, take a treat out of his mouth with mine at any time.
He has never been anything but super gentle with me at all times. Can get scary, when people show up on my property or at my door after dark. Very controllable.
Pits get a bad rap. I understand that. There are so many knuckleheads that own them, it is enevitable. Take responsibility for the breed you have chosen to own. (Like Rottweiler's.)
I appreciate your comments, and helpful suggestions Brother. Thank You.
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Try him in an empty crate. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
Try him in an empty crate.
May have to resort to that. I can not afford/nor do I want him to get a GI obstruction. He is my best Bud. Devestated if anything happened to him. Want the best for him.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by Sam06
Try paper or hay in the crate.
Will shred, can eat both.
Sure but it won't block his stomach like an artificial fabric will.
Cedar chips? I've got a large bale. I used it in my last dogs outside domicile.
You may come home with your house covered in cedar chips... And in the long run I think a couple of sheets of Kevlar will be cheaper than all the bags of Cedar that you're going to have to buy
Okay, I'll bite. Do you have a link as to Kevlar blankets for his very large cage/crate, that will not cost about a grand?
This Kevlar is 60 in wide and cost $12.48 with free shipping for every 3 feet and if you buy more than three feet, it comes continuous. Not to say he won't eat this, but it's worth a try.
https://www.ebay.com/i/282726583524?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-117182-37290-0%2F2%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.0 -
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quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
Have a buddy who had a full size bulldog. Oddly, his name was "Buddy" too.
Ate a pair of socks, and it was bye-bye, Buddy. And that was after a $700 surgery for eating a dish towel.
Get him one of the hard Nylabones (the original kind, the white ones). I guarantee he won't chew one of those up. The rubbery kind he'll devour in a few minutes, but the hard nylon ones (where they got their name)...no way!
Also, can he stand up fully and move around a little in his crate? If not, maybe consider getting him a larger crate. Maybe even a small livestock cage like for goats or sheep. Get the stainless or galvanized liner and screw it down, then put insulation under the cage.
Question - Is this crate outside? If not, then why are you concerned with heat? It should never get too cold for a dog inside a house (your pipes would freeze and break if it did).
Yes white Nylabones. A very large one. I'm not concerned about heat. I just want my Buddy to be comfortable. His cage/crate is roughly 4'X5'. The largest I could find.0 -
RemOaks and Neo, I will look in to those. Thank you for the links. 0 -
Had Labs forever. Crate trained from day one, makes a BIG difference. As some one mentioned don't place anything in the crate. Should be the solution. Good luck. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by asop
Had Labs forever. Crate trained from day one, makes a BIG difference. As some one mentioned don't place anything in the crate. Should be the solution. Good luck.
May have to go that route unfortunately. Thank You Sir, for your input. I appreciate it.0
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