Hey! Not the butterflies! Really, there wouldn’t have been anything wrong with him eating ants. It’s all protein. I suppose that would be true of maggots too, but that’s just really disgusting. I mean, smelly worms.
We have an automatic kitchen garbage can and the 2 dogs we had were too small to reach up to make it open. We then adopted another dog since we knew our oldest one was dying of a nasal tumor. His descriptions at the shelter said chihuahua mix. Turned out he is some sort of Akita mix and learned how to open the can on his own so now the lid needs to be turned off unless we want to pick up everything he pulls out.
I swear our 10 month old will eat anything he finds interesting including mulch, rocks, socks, face masks, etc., etc. We’re optimistically hoping he will grow out of it.
A friend of mine once ate a Daddy Long Legs. I don’t remember why, or even if there was a reason. He was sick for days. Not sure if it was actual or psychosomatic.
Beagles never even allow a human a chance to see what they grab off the ground. If I hear a crunch, I am in a dog mouth trying to dig out a chicken bone that could be deadly. I just have to see it before she does, and her nose gives her a huge advantage. I didn’t raise her, so it truly is hard to teach a old dog new tricks. On the bright side, she is very laid back and quiet for a hunter.
Argythree almost 4 years ago
Ew…
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
yes you do, Chaz, but try not to be fooled into it
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My dog does not ask for permissiom.
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Poncho do not let Satchel see this ;-)
cdward almost 4 years ago
Poncho asks? Not my dog.
dwane.scoty1 almost 4 years ago
“No, Poncho! That’s a butterfly, not a Butterfinger!”
Pet almost 4 years ago
A Daily Conversation With My Dogs:
“What is that? What’s in your mouth? Don’t eat that! That’s NOT food!
THERE IS NO FOOD HERE!”
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
It’ll be a hoot to watch him eat a firefly.
bookworm0812 almost 4 years ago
Hey! Not the butterflies! Really, there wouldn’t have been anything wrong with him eating ants. It’s all protein. I suppose that would be true of maggots too, but that’s just really disgusting. I mean, smelly worms.
reedkomicks Premium Member almost 4 years ago
So on all other days Poncho is free to roam, but when he has to poo or pee he has to go home and get walked?! Haha
heathcliff2 almost 4 years ago
Some butterflies are toxic.
Oakwood13 almost 4 years ago
We have an automatic kitchen garbage can and the 2 dogs we had were too small to reach up to make it open. We then adopted another dog since we knew our oldest one was dying of a nasal tumor. His descriptions at the shelter said chihuahua mix. Turned out he is some sort of Akita mix and learned how to open the can on his own so now the lid needs to be turned off unless we want to pick up everything he pulls out.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I wonder what butterflies taste like? Skittles?
tcayer almost 4 years ago
Sooo… he can’t eat ants or maggots, but he can eat a butterfly?
mike75035 almost 4 years ago
I swear our 10 month old will eat anything he finds interesting including mulch, rocks, socks, face masks, etc., etc. We’re optimistically hoping he will grow out of it.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
As the parent of 2 (formerly) little boys and several dogs; “Don’t eat that!” Was an oft heard refrain at our home!
Wlly Blly almost 4 years ago
A friend of mine once ate a Daddy Long Legs. I don’t remember why, or even if there was a reason. He was sick for days. Not sure if it was actual or psychosomatic.
Moonkey Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Beagles never even allow a human a chance to see what they grab off the ground. If I hear a crunch, I am in a dog mouth trying to dig out a chicken bone that could be deadly. I just have to see it before she does, and her nose gives her a huge advantage. I didn’t raise her, so it truly is hard to teach a old dog new tricks. On the bright side, she is very laid back and quiet for a hunter.