Many people believe that
dogs eat grass when they feel sick, in order to make themselves throw up so they can feel better.
However, after reading this article I now wonder quite a lot about the whole issue
of dogs eating grass.
Other people believe that
dogs eat grass as a means of improving their own digestion.
The bottom line, and most important thing to keep in mind, is that
most dogs eat grass without suffering any ill effects.
However, it's unclear
whether dogs eat grass to stimulate this action and clear their throat or stomach of unwanted matter.
Interestingly however, one study reveals that there is some variety in the method in
which dogs eat grass.
Dr. Cailin Heinze, a nutritionist at the Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University, who was not involved in the study, shakes her head when asked to explain why
dogs eat grass in general, and why some dogs vomit while others do not.
Grass provides «roughage» or fiber that may otherwise be missing from a dog's diet and in these
cases dogs eat grass to supplement fiber that is missing from their regular diet.
Experts speculate that a possible reason
why dogs eat grass is to compensate for their dietary deficiency.
Dogs eat grass as a means of expelling eaten contaminated food through vomiting or diarrhea.
That's when you might see
your dog eating grass.
or «Why does
my dog eat grass outside?»
All dog owners can attest to having witnessed
their dogs eat grass before.
We've almost all heard the saying that
a dog eats grass when they don't feel good or if they have an upset stomach.
All three of
my dogs eat grass.
Dr. Jennifer Monroe of Eagles Landing Veterinary Hospital in Georgia explains the most common reasons that
dogs eat grass.
Dog parents must be well observant and extra careful to observe what are the possible reasons and caused why
their dog eats grass.
Is there really enough reasons to worry about
our dogs eating grass and other non — food items?
I am sure you have seen
your dog eat grass on numerous occasions.
Some dogs eat grass because of obsessive compulsive disorders, but that is usually very rare.
Behavioral Correlation:
Some dogs eat grass due to lack of behavioral stimulation during confinement to a particular environment, such as a back yard.
If you become worried watching
your dog eat grass you're not alone but rest assured this is completely normal dog behavior.
Induction of Vomiting:
Some dogs eat grass, because they're striving to consume material that will mechanically irritate their stomach lining and lead to induction of emesis (vomiting).
Why does
my dog eat grass» is a common question I face in my clinical practice.
Many owners have seen his or
her dog eating grass... But can dogs eat grass?
All of our dogs love to eat grass, and many of us have asked ourselves more than once, «does
my dog eat grass because he needs to, or like to?»
Be very cautious about where
your dog eats grass.
Now that you know that grass eating is a normal dog activity, if you're still worried about
your dog eating grass, you can discuss options with your veterinarian.
Dogs do not eat grass for this reason very often, although most people jump to this conclusion every time
their dog eats grass.
If you want to make sure your dog is healthy and only eating safe grass, grow some indoors and let
your dog eat grass whenever the mood strikes.
When
dogs eat grass, owners are puzzled because they often vomit.
You should also be cautious about letting
your dog eat grass that you know has been chemically treated.
Why exactly do
dogs eat grass?