Crystal R. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog is picking up and eating bird feathers. We live at the shore, so there are lots of feathers around. We have had her only 8 weeks, rescued from a hoarder, so I don't know if there is a deficiency there or not. Had her checked out by a vet when we got her; but she was eating feathers then. What should I do?

April 27th, 2023

Sara B. answered

There is no toxicity in bird feathers, but the hard surfaces of the feather shaft could potentially ...

April 27th, 2023

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