I've never heard of shale before. I just want to ad that I'm glad Sadie is going to be OK. I'm sorry she had to go through surgery to have it removed.

Black pepper.

My puppy -face developed a taste for firewood logs near the fireplace.  I was worried about splinters and of course the mess.

A couple drops of Tobasco sauce on the logs and he turned his nose up afterwards. It got to the point if he became too interested in something he shouldn't have...all I had to … Read more

Do you think spraying the area with this solution might help?

Oh my! I'm so glad she is doing well now. Sorry I can't add to what's already been said.

Good morning,  Mountain Man. Glad to hear Sadie is okay. I found this article. Don't know if this would help, but he mentions a cone. Maybe a cone would be a better alternative than a basket muzzle.

http://www.petexpertise.com/dog-eating-sticks-rocks.html

If I remember correctly, you have a pretty long driveway, so paving it would be a very expensive endeavor and most likely out of the question. Fencing along both sides of the driveway is probably out too.

The muzzle seems like the only alternative but what a pain in the butt that would be for … Read more

I am so sorry my friend. I am glad she is recovering well. I had to look up shale. WOW! I thought it was going to be plant base or bark like where maybe there was something you could spray around the tree to detour her away. (Like fox urine or orange peels to keep … Read more

My dog Sadie ate a bunch of shale from our lane. Due to the jaggedness of the shale, the vet did surgery to remove it from her stomach. She is recovering well, but she still wants to try and eat shale. She loves to be outside with us but when we are busy, we can't … Read more

There always yearn for what is in scarce which subconsciously  keeps nagging until you have it irrelevant of the cost, situation or circumstances. This yearn can be attributed to anything or all of them things you mentioned. Here lies the true one self, emotions are meant to serve you not rule you. Assess the situation … Read more

If he is bleeding from there it does NOT look ok.  Get him to the vet. He may have a kidney or bladder stone.

Take him to the vets.

You described a situation, but neglected to give us a question to answer. So, my answer is - I have no idea. Is there anything going on in your house or in the neighborhood that is causing your dog to feel anxious? I wouldn't worry about it unless her eating habits change. Then it would … Read more

I suggest taking him to the vets for a checkup.

Some is as long as it is given in the correct dose. Here is a link to an article that may help you.

www.veterinarypracticenews.com/FAQ-What-You-Need-to-Know-Abo

Do you mean you want to use a hemp rope to tie them up? Hemp ropes are normally fairly heavy, and would probably only be good on very large dogs. Plus it is very rough,, might cause skin irritation.

I would definitely consult a vet .. the concern is if it gets stuck in the intestines .. Get some professional advise.

As always, should you have a medical emergency with your pet, call your Vet's office for help. That's what they are there for.

Adam.

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