Dogs love to play inside and outside. They especially love to play with toys and sometimes those toys include insects. Golden Retrievers, especially puppies, may enjoy a good chase with a grasshopper as it bounces across the yard. Sadly, most Goldens don’t realize their size and when trying to play they end up squashing the grasshopper. This isn’t too big of a deal until your Golden decides to eat the grasshopper instead. Gross. Don’t worry though eating grasshoppers is not usually a big concern. However, try to discourage your pup from doing this often. Grasshoppers often feed in farmland and could become doused with pesticides. Your pup could get pesticides in his system if he eats numerous grasshoppers. Taking action from the beginning and discouraging you dog from eating even one grasshopper can help prevent illness later on. Talk with your veterinary clinic Oshawa, ON for more details. Set an appointment at this website Clarington Animal Hospital PC.