What to do if Your Great Dane Eats a Sock


Yes, you read the title correctly! Great Danes have been known to eat things they shouldn’t… like a sock. Whether you landed here because it’s already happened or you’re just learning what to do in case it happens in the future, you have landed in the right place!

Welcome to the Big Dog Den, I’m glad you’re here 🙂

In today’s article, you’ll find the most accurate and up-to-date information from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding dogs who eat the things they shouldn’t. You’ll discover:

  • If Eating Socks Can Be Lethal to Your Great Dane
  • What To Do if Your Dog DOES Eat a Sock (or Other Non-Food Item)
  • Addressing Naughty Behavior in Your Great Dane
  • 3 Great Things For Your Great Dane to Chew On (That Aren’t Socks)

…and so much more! I’ll answer the most frequent questions I receive that pertain to this subject and throw in some interesting tidbits you may not have known. There’s much to learn, so let’s get to the heart ( or stomach, in this case) of the matter, beginning with the most important question of all…

Will a Dog Die From Eating a Sock?

The smaller the dog, the bigger the risk of a fatality occurring from eating socks. When it comes to breeds the size of your Great Dane, the possibility of sock-eating being fatal decreases significantly, but does not disappear.

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