Why does my dog always want to chew on sticks? Is it an oral fixation?

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Why does my dog like sticks so much? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Some dogs just have a preference with what toys/items they like to play with or chew on. If he is a stick lover, then you can try to find a similar dog toy for his to play with instead that will satisfy his oral fixation. You can also look into some dental chews for his, such as the Virbac dental chews, which can last him a little bit and get him focused on something else. I hope that this helps and best wishes with your pet oscar moving forward. Take care! : )

Why does my dog always want to chew on sticks? Is it an oral fixation?

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