The Regret On This Puppy's Face When She Tries To Eat Sand Is Cracking The Internet Up

Sep 18, 2018 by apost team

A day at the beach is usually a fun occasion no matter what. But taking your dog can make the experience even better for everyone.

If you bring a dog to the local beach, other beach-goers will have a blast talking to and playing with your dog. Not only that, your dog will more than likely enjoy playing in the sand and surf with you.

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However, your dog may also try and eat the sand while he or she is frolicking about. While we are well aware that you cannot eat or digest sand, dogs don’t always know better. They love to try out new and exciting things and to them, sand may be just another type of food they have never tried.

Want to see a dog try it out for himself? Check out the video below of a funny pooch trying out the sandy stuff:

Yes, it is a really funny video to watch. However, we cannot stress enough the importance that a dog should never eat sand.

While they may not react right away after eating sand, a dog who does will often feel the impact later on. We all know how heavy sand can be when it gets wet. It can compact in the intestines and actually shut a dog’s intestinal tract down.

Any water the dog tries to drink or food he or she tries to eat won’t be able to get to the stomach to digest. The dog will start showing severe symptoms, such as throwing up, lethargy, walking in circles, and loss of appetite. Dehydration signs include sunken eyes, panting, and dry gums and nose.

There is one simple way to check to see if your dog is dehydrated. Carefully pinch a small amount of loose skin and lift it away from their body. When you let it go, watch how fast it returns. If the dog is dehydrated, the skin won’t bounce back as quickly. It will seem as if it is sticking together.

It is very important to get your dog to a veterinarian as soon as you notice any of these symptoms. They will need to run some diagnostic tests, including blood panels and x-rays. Your pet will likely need intravenous fluids to rehydrate them and to get them ready for a possible surgery.

If there is sand inside of your dog, giving them fluid is important. It will help them pass whatever is left in their intestines. Your vet may also give your pooch oils that will loosen up the sand and allow it to pass through their system quicker. They may also use synthetic sugar, which helps to alleviate constipation. In very severe cases, surgery may be necessary to extract the leftover sand.

It may take a couple of weeks for your dog to completely get rid of all of the sand in their intestines. They will also feel discomfort, as passing this gritty substance isn’t pleasant. The best solution is to be pro-active and watch your dogs when they are at the beach.

What do you think of this adorable pup? What weird things has your dog tried to eat? Let us know in the comments and show this to a dog-lover you know!