i was wondering about my dog eating acorns ???

Carly goes after them like crazy, i try and stop her but to no avail.. these oak trees are having a bumper crop this yr. and im praying she has no ill effects. I goggled it and they dont look healthy for dogs.

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on December 17, 2010 at 4:32pm

My male got very sick twice from acorns. Lots of harsh stomach issues from over indulging! Try to make her STOP! There is, according to our vet, an acid compound in them that irritates the stomach lining.....LOTS of thowing up.

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Permalink Reply by Chris West on December 17, 2010 at 10:45pm

Very bad! You may have to keep her on leash outside so she can't eat them. See articles here:

http://www.suite101.com/content/dangers-of-dogs-eating-acorns-a119678

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/112310-letting-your-dog-...

http://www.helium.com/items/1900460-the-dangers-of-oak-trees-and-ac...

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Permalink Reply by Beth on December 18, 2010 at 10:25am

My male gets loose stools or diarrhea after eating just one or two acorns. My female can eat a scattered one here or there with no ill effects; she's one of those dogs with a cast-iron stomach. I would not let her loose with acorns. If you are walking or hiking through an area with lots, leash her up tight. In wild areas, the deer and turkeys and squirrels will soon clear up the problem for you.

If it's your yard, you'll have to clean them all up and don't let her loose until they're gone.