Average owner shouts 'what are you eating' at their dog around 50 times a year

How familiar does this sound?

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From cat litter, leaves and even rocks, the average dog owner will yell “What are you eating?!” to their pups nearly 50 times a year, according to new research.

The study asked 2,000 dog owners to reflect on their dogs’ nutritional habits – both good and bad – and found they’ve gotten into some sticky situations.

The top non-treats their pups have gotten into included socks (48%), garbage (47%) and children’s toys (44%) – with one respondent even sharing their dog got ahold of their toilet plunger.

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Zignature, the survey also found that the average pet owner has to remove something from their dog’s mouth about three times a month.

And if you're thinking of getting a new dog and you're not sure what to keep out of reach of those little nashers - here's a handy list.

TOP ITEMS THAT DOGS SHOULDN’T EAT, BUT DO

1. Socks (48%)
2. Garbage (47%)
3. Children’s toys (44%)
4. Paper (43%)
5. People food (42%)
6. Grass (29%)
7. Leaves (25%)
8. Rocks (25%)
9. Poop (20%)
10. Dirt/soil (19%)

Source: SWNS