Why do my Maltipoos chew beds? Is it a medical or behavioral problem?

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I have 3 Maltipoos who love chewing their beds. We find ourselves buying them all a new bed every couple of weeks. Does anyone know why? One of our dogs gets aggressive with chew toys so the only toys we met them play with alone are tennis balls. Is there any advice or any medical issue that could be the problem? They usually stop destroying the bed once they get all of the stuffing and padding out.

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately this is a very difficult habit to break in a multi dog household where chew toys and puzzle feeders cannot be given to occupy their natural instinct to chew and play. Increasing exercise levels and feeding a higher fiber, lower protein food can help with some destructive behaviours but I would look at using less destructible bedding - solid plastic tub beds with cotton or fleece (not filled/padded beds) are less enticing to chew and destroy

Why do my Maltipoos chew beds? Is it a medical or behavioral problem?

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