Why does my dog eat bugs? Is it normal or should I be concerned?

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My dog likes to eat insects. Is this normal? Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, many dogs do this :) I would try to discourage her from trying to eat bees or other stinging insects as they may sting her nose or mouth, but otherwise ingesting insects rarely causes any problems in my experience.

Why does my dog eat bugs? Is it normal or should I be concerned?

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