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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass... Your Dog Questions Answered

Dogs have been our domesticated companions for thousands of years, but they still do some strange things that we do not understand. For instance, just why do dogs eat grass? Why is it a wagging tail doesn't always mean your dog is happy?

Hopefully this lens will help shed a little light on how and why your dog acts in certain ways or does certain things - but always consult with a vet or other professional if you think your dog is acting out of the ordinary, as is could be something else altogether!

Why Dogs Eat Grass 

There can be a number of reasons that Fido wants to eat the grass off your lawn - here are a few of them:
  • Your dog has an upset stomach and is trying to induce vomiting by eating the grass
  • It smells good, so they want to see what it tastes like - dogs do more looking with their mouths than they do their eyes
  • Your dog may be missing something nutritionally (maybe fiber). This could most likely be the case if your dog is advancing in years, as the diet of an older dog needs to be different from that of a puppy or younger adult dog

If you are worried about your dog's grass eating antics, talk to your vet. He or she will be able to offer you advice based on an examination of your dog.

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Dog Eating Grass 

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Marijoyce wrote...

One of my dogs tends to eat grass, but never seems to have any digestive problems. I think he just likes the taste of grass. Nice lens.

ReplyPosted June 08, 2009

OhMe wrote...

We have a nine year old English Bulldog that loves to eat grass. We used to worry that it was her stomach but now I think she just likes the smell and texture. Nice lens. Thanks for the info.

ReplyPosted October 18, 2008

WritingforYourWealth wrote...

I always joke that they're just stopping at an appealing doggy salad bar :)

ReplyPosted September 08, 2008

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