Re: pukes in crate

In Reply to: pukes in crate
Category:   Breed Standard
Posted by:  Reagan
Posted on:  April 30, 2002 at 13:23:58

: My JR was outside yesterday and he ate a bunch of grass which is nothing new to me, I have seen many cats and dogs eat grass. We went back inside and he was fine then all of a sudden he started gagging like he was going to throw up, again not too worried because I know most animals throw up after they eat grass. The thing is he ran into his crate as though he intended to puke on his bed. My question is why would he want to puke on his bed when I know he would never dream of soiling it in any other way? Luckily I coaxed him out and got him outside before he did, but I am still confused. Any insight would be great.

: Reagan

Response:

Reagan -

This is just a guess but it is possible that feeling sick was a new sensation for him. It may have scared him and therefore he ran to his crate where he feels safe (i.e., his den). He probably also doesn't equate throwing up with soiling his crate. Sounds normal to me ... hope he feels better!

Thanks