Why does my dog eat sand?

Dogs often explore the world through their mouths. This is one of the items commonly referred to as pica- eating dirt, sand, clay, chalk, paper, string, fabric, plastic. Nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, and starvation can lead to pica. Please do not allow your dog to eat objects that can cause harm. Limit or remove access and distract as needed.

There could be a few different reasons why she's eating sand: Your dog may just like the taste. Or your dog’s dirt eating could actually be a search for minerals, vitamins or even good probiotic bacteria that he isn’t getting in his diet. Or she could have a medical condition like inflammatory bowel disease or hypothyroidism. It is best to discourage dogs from eating dirt, as although it is unlikely to cause a serious issue, there can be chemicals within dirt that can be potentially harmful. She may be eating dirt because she's bored. You could try keeping her occupied with toys and other things.