Is bird seed okay for labs?

Discussion in 'Labrador Health' started by Rick Botthof, Sep 1, 2018.

  1. Rick Botthof

    Rick Botthof Registered Users

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    My three year old black lab always visits the ground under our bird feeder. It is filled with mixed seeds for song birds. She grazes on what falls to the ground and you can see the seeds in her poop. Do I need to move the bird feeder?
     
  2. tom@labforumHQ

    tom@labforumHQ Administrator Staff Member

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    Hi Rick, welcome to the forum! Hope you find the answers you need :)
     
  3. Stacia

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    I don't know the correct answer to this question, but if it was my dog, I would remove the bird feeder.
     
  4. Jade

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    According to Google.
    Eating large amounts of bird seed could cause stomach upset or possibly an obstruction. Also eating any bird droppings along with the seed could expose the dog to parasites.
     
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