@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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My basenji ate a piece of bark
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Do you think he will be alright? do i need to get him to barf it out or come out the other end lol? i dont know what to do
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The things they get into
Honestly, if I were you, i'd keep a really close eye on your B. Check for signs of distress and if you notice anything strange in their behavior/stool/breathing, jet to the vet. -
How big of a piece?
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bout half a golfball i just put in some rice and water, i was told rice was the best thing because it is easy to digest and ingest and one treat cut up in lil tiny pieces to make him more willing to eat it, he eats fine and hasnt pooped yet and i am keeping a close eye on him
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You're doing the right thing, just keep an eye on him.
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Yes, it is very interesting what they will eat… my puppies whenever I had a litter would always, always chew on my catus plants... yikes!!!!!
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How is tree bark a bad thing to eat? Our trees are all oak. Are they poisonous? Duke & Daisy are usually going after the same limb that fell from trees above to lay and chew on. I've thought they were cheap entertainment - like a toddler and an appliance box. Half a golf ball size seems little to me - good fiber. Wouldn't the body digest it as an organic material?
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the kind of bark it was, was redwood
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but i dont know if thats poisonous, or not
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i think the issue would be if a splinter would get into the intestines, they could cause damage. Maybe?
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Its been 2 days and every thing is alright! hes fine he eats fine goes to the bath room fine everything!
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You can always check to see if the plant is poisonious or not on the ASPCA's website, they have a list of toxic things to dogs and if you are still concerned you can call the animal poison control phone number and speak with a vet on duty (know this from experience with my Fajita vegtable eating Puggle
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