It makes up for a lack of fiber in their diet.
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Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024
Why do dogs eat grass?
It might not have anything to do with feeling sick.
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Dogs will eat anything.
They will eat from the garbage.
They will eat from the litter box.
They will eat from their own backyard.
Is it dangerous for dogs to eat grass?
Technically, it is not dangerous for a dog to eat grass.
Its actually pretty common.
However, you should not encourage the behavior.
On the contrary, there are reasons to stop your dog from swallowing whatever they find in the backyard.
Most lawns are treated with harmful herbicides and pesticides that you dont want in your dogs system.
Most of these chemicals come with labels, warning you to keep pets away from the area.
Your dog could get severely sick (or even die) if exposed to the wrong fertilizer.
There might also be poisonous plants in the yard that could cause your pet to become sick.
Why do dogs eat grass?
No one is sure why dogs eat grass, but there are some good theories.
Most people believe that dogs eat grass when they have an upset or gassy stomach.
Instead of chewing the grass slowly, the will gulp it down.
That means there is another reason they are eating grass that has nothing to do with illness.
They might be trying to improve their digestion by eating grass.
It gives them some roughage.
It makes up for a lack of fiber in their diet.
How can I prevent my dog from eating grass?
Your dog might be eating grass out of boredom.
If that seems like the case, then check that you give them enough exercise.
Take them for a walk around the block every morning.
Give them enough time and space to run around so they do not become restless.
Since a nutritional deficiency could be causing your dog to eat grass, you should also switch their food.
Try giving them a high fiber diet and see if the problem goes away.
You could start by adding cooked vegetables natural herbs to their meals.
