Does your dog eat grass?

I believe they eat the grass because their stomach Is upset and eating grass makes them feel better. I think thats what I heard. I know my dog eats grass sometimes and my cat use to also, sometimes It would help them throw up If their tummy was upset. Wish I had more Info

My cat eats grass now and then and then throws up. I don’t know why they do it but he doesn’t seem to be bothered by it at all.

yes, my husband says because his stomach is upset.

Both our dawgs graze like cattle when they‘re outside. When we first moved into this house a year ago we didn’t have any grass in the backyard and I noticed the dogs searching for grass to eat, so I went and bought a couple pieces of sod and yep, they ate to their tummies content!

I checked the PetFinder Library of knowledge and found this:

Some dogs see a verdant lawn as an invitation to romp. Others view that swath of grass as a welcome snack. If you count your pup among the dogs that occasionally graze on grass, you're far from alone. Veterinarians receive many questions about grass grazing, and they don't always have direct answers for their clients, says Laird Goodman, DVM, a member of the board of directors of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

"Nobody really knows why dogs do it," says Dr. Goodman. "The short answer is they do it because they like to eat grass. I sometimes say some dogs want to have salad before they have their meal."

Why Dogs Eat Grass Several possibilities may explain your dog's occasional inclination to munch on grass. Dr. Goodman and Dr. Steven Steep, past president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, explain the theories.  

Vomit stimulation: It's an unpleasant reality associated with grazing, but many dogs bring up their food after eating grass. However, it's unclear whether dogs eat grass to stimulate this action and clear their throat or stomach of unwanted matter. "Most clients think that their pets eat grass because they need to vomit," says Dr. Steep. "This isn't necessarily so. Many seemingly healthy dogs eat grass and may or may not vomit. There are also many dogs that have gastrointestinal upset but do not show any interest in grass."

Nutritional deficiency: Some veterinarians suspect that dogs graze because they're missing something in their diet, says Dr. Steep. However, science doesn't yet provide any definitive answers about what those deficiencies may be.

Canines' animal nature: Wolves and coyotes often eat the grain- and green-filled entrails of their prey first, says Dr. Goodman. "That's the salad before the meal part," he jokes. One of Dr. Steep's veterinary school professors suggested that eating grass may even be a throwback behavior that provides some evolutionary advantage to dogs.

Taste: The answer may be as simple as your dog's enjoyment of the tender green stuff.

Vikki,  

You‘re Welcome! I like the way you spell your name.

And they actually have Dog Grass that you can grow as well that is suppose to be healthy for dogs that are grass chewers.

It’s not such a good thing, especially if you use weed killers or fertilizers on your lawn.  

Mine do it and i have noticed they only get sick when the gardener has thrown something down for the lawn care.

So, now we try to curb them from doing it.

One of my dogs loved grass and not due to an upset stomach. I think he may be part cow since he weighs 120 lbs. Not overweight, just a big dog!

I’m glad the info is helping.

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My vet is a great resource, but sometimes he is in surgery or extremely busy.

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