Why does my dog eat toilet paper?
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3 Answers
It could be a nervous habit or occurs when you leave due to separation anxiety
Dogs can eat toilet paper when they are bored, compulsive habit, adolescent dog, anxiety,
I would shut the bathroom doors, give chews/toys, more exercise
Shredding is the behavior of a dog in the wild as it shredds its meal.
There is a veterinary term for eating strange objects called pica. That is where a dog will eat strange things like paper, rocks, rubber bands, string, clothing, socks and even feces and there are many dogs that do this. Most dogs will outgrow this behavior by the time they are two years old. If an adult dog is doing it, it could be related to stress, diet, diabetes, intestinal cancer, and even the need for attention.