Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Nearly every dog eats grass sometimes, and some dogs eat it all the time. You would think that by now we would have a good reason why they do it. But they don't, mainly because no one has figured out how to ask dogs that all important question: "Why do you keep eating my lawn?"

If you are like many dog owners who live in a grassy area you would swear sometimes that your dog is part Dog part Cow. Dogs explore their worlds with their noses and mouths. And there's the grass attractive, sweet-smelling, with an appealing texture and it's ever-so-accessible on the ground. Why not eat it?

Dogs are very flexible in their tastes. They'll eat their dog food, then walk over to see if there's anything good left in the rubbish bin. Basically, they'll eat or try to eat, whatever they find in front of them.

There's a good reason wide tastes. Unlike cats, who evolved solely from hunters, dogs survived by scavenging when they couldn't catch live prey they'd eat the ancient equivalent of the Sunday dinner leftovers. They didn't care too much if had been lying in the sun for a week or was half-buried under old leaves or even had other things crawling in it. It was food, and they weren't going to pass it up.

Dogs are omnivores, which means they eat meat as well as plants. They don't need to eat grass or vegetable matter from the garden any more because most commercial dog foods are nutritionally complete. But dogs aren't nutritionists they just know what they like. Their natural instincts tell them that grass is good, so they eat it.

Even dogs who normally don't eat grass will head straight for the nearest patch when they're feeling sick. Vets still aren't sure if dogs eat grass because they feel sick or if their stomachs get upset after they eat grass many vets suspect its because they feels sick, because dogs who are energetic and perky are more able to eat grass without being sick. It seems likely that there's something in grass that does stimulate the urge to vomit.

Watch Out What Grass Your Dog Is Eating

When grass has been treated with insecticides, herbicides, or other chemicals it can be very hazardous to your dog. Most products say on the label whether they're dangerous for pets. In any event, you should certainly keep dogs away from grass soon after chemicals have been applied. Most products break down fairly quickly, but they can be quite dangerous if your dog eats them while they're fresh. Avoiding letting your dog eat grass in public places is a good idea as some areas could be treated with harmful chemicals.

Give your dog some Vegetables like Broccoli

It's just a theory but some vets think that dogs eat grass because they're not getting enough fibre, High fibre pet foods are available and pet foods for "seniors" generally have the most. could also supplement your dogs diet with some healthy high fibre vegetables mixed with their food.

Most dogs wont eat raw vegetables, but you can run some broccoli or green beans through the blender, adding chicken or beef products for flavour.