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What's wrong with the puppy scratching the wall?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
The puppy may scratch the wall to sharpen his nails, or it may be because he is too bored at home, so he scratches the wall to kill time. In addition, if it is found that in addition to scratching the wall, the puppy also gnaws the corner, eats wall dust, etc., then it may be pica caused by the lack of certain trace elements in the body. At this time, the owner can go to the pet hospital to buy some trace elements. Give elemental tablets to your dog to see if there is any relief.

1. Grinding nails

When a puppy’s nails are too long, it will cause discomfort to the puppy, so they will scratch the wall or floor to grind their claws. Therefore, when you find that your puppy is scratching the wall, the owner can first check the puppy's nails to see if they are too long. If they are too long, they need to be trimmed in time.

2. Boredom

If your dog is always at home alone and there are no toys to play with, he may scratch and chew around because of boredom, especially if he is bored. Dogs with high energy, such as Huskies, may also make a "mess" at home. Therefore, it is recommended that owners buy more toys for their dogs to consume their energy. If they have time, they can also take their dogs out for a walk.

3. Pica

If the dog not only scratches the wall, but also chews the corners, eats wall dust, etc., then it may be the lack of trace elements in the body, causing the abnormality. Food addiction, such as calcium, iron, copper, sodium, etc. deficiencies. At this time, the owner must stop the dog in time, otherwise eating food randomly will easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and the owner must promptly supplement the dog with trace elements and other nutrients.

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