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    May 17, 2012, 05:40 AM
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    I have 2 golden retrievers, ages 3 and 2 and both of them chew and have at times, eaten small rocks, why are they doing this?
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    May 17, 2012, 07:16 AM
    Hi golden mom, have run into this situation before and actually know there is a term for dogs eating/chewing rocks, rather a dangerous past time, it is called 'PICA'. A canine obsessive disorder usually brought on by boredom. It has to be stopped, and you being the pack leader has to initiate;professionals agree this can be done by more playtime, more physical activity.
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