Why is my dog eating moss and twigs all of a sudden? Is it safe?

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Why has Amy started to eat moss and twiggs out of the blue

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm assuming Amy is a dog. Dogs will eat things like this when they are feeling nauseous, aren't getting enough to eat, or have a nutritional deficiency. Given that this is a new behavior, I would be suspicious that she is feeling nauseous, but she should have a heath check done by a vet to be sure. I would be careful about her eating those things, as moss can cause GI irritation and twigs can cause an obstruction and trauma to her GI tract.

Why is my dog eating moss and twigs all of a sudden? Is it safe?

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