Why do dogs eat grass?? I have heard so many different stories..?

Answer 1

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Some people think dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach. Since grass is not very digestible, many dogs do vomit after eating it, but this is not always the case. Some canine grazers show no sign of gastric distress before or after eating grass, while other dogs always vomit after munching on grass. Do those dogs eat grass because they already have an upset stomach and they want to vomit, or do they vomit simply because the grass upsets their stomachs? That's a question with no clear answer.

Another common explanation is that dogs eat grass to make up for a vitamin deficiency or a lack of roughage in their regular diet. It's unlikely that eating grass will actually add any essential nutrients to a dogs diet, and many healthy dogs who always eat a perfectly balanced diet also eat grass.

Most veterinarians agree that dogs eat grass simply because they like the taste
Eating grass is not a sign of illness. If, however, there are signs of ill health such as excessive vomiting, vomiting not associated with grass eating, loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, lack of energy, or any other symptoms of illness - call your veterinarian.

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Answer 2

Grass helps dogs to vomit. Sort of like Ipikak does for humans.

Answer 3

Dogs commonly eat grass, and there are several explanations that have been offered for this behavior. One, wild canids (e.g., wolves and fox) eat all of an animal when they catch it. Since they eat many herbivores (plant-eating animals), they end up eating a lot of grasses and plants that were in the intestines of these animals. In addition, they have been known to eat certain berries and other plant material. Dogs then, may eat grass because, in reality, it is a normal part of their diet.

Many times, dogs will vomit after eating grass. Did they eat grass to make them vomit? Or did they vomit because they ate grass? It is a mystery, but it seems that some dogs may eat vegetation when they have an upset stomach.

The third reason - they just like it. Some dogs have certain species of grass or plant material that they will search out and eat. We know a beagle who can pick raspberries faster than his owner.

In any case, grass eating is basically a normal behavior, and is not of concern unless your dog does it excessively.

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Answer 4

They do it to make themselves sick.

Answer 5

There are many stories.

I don't actually believe that dogs eat grass to throw up, but A LOT of people will tell you that.

I think my dog likes to eat grass, and then I think he throws up because of it. I do not think that he eats grass to throw up, because I could tell if his stomach was upsetting him.

Answer 6

They have a upset stomach and the grass makes them throw up.

Answer 7

Dogs eat grass because it makes them healthier. helps them digest better

Answer 8

they eat grass to get rid of hairballs or to make them sick if they have upset tums

Answer 9

hi i have heard that they eat it when they have an upset stomach but my puppy eats it alot ,then again he trys to eat stones ,mud ,spiders ,worms ,must be correct they eat it cause they have an upset stomach from eating rubbish.xx

Answer 10

Well I always thought it was to make them sick, but my dog loves grass!!

Answer 11

our appendix used to be used for eating grass

Answer 12

dogs eat grass when there tummy is upset it makes them throw up. if you see your animal doing this it wouldn't hurt to take it to the vet just for a check-up. it may be long over due.

Answer 13

dogs and cats do it it is to make them sick so they can get rid of fur balls and if they dont fur bals can kill them or at least make them very poorly

Answer 14

Wild dogs eat animals that they kill including the stomach contents.Most of the animals they eat are herbivours ( grass eaters ). Dogs need some greens just like we do. The only green stuff they can find is grass. True it makes them sick. They don't know that will happen when they eat it though.

Answer 15

I checked with my dog...he said it tastes good, and he never throws it up. I think he considers it salad!

Answer 16

dogs eat grass when they smell other dog pee.
dogs don't have the intelligence to realise that it will make them sick.

Answer 17

One of my dog eats grass all the time and everyone says it cos she's feeling ill and wants to be sick but she never is she just like's eating grass. But my other dog only eats grass to be sick!

Answer 18

I heard that they eat grass, because their stomach is upset and it makes them vomit when they eat it. Ask your vet and see what he/she says.

Answer 19

Normaly because they have an upset tummy, so they eat grass as it will make them sick

Answer 20

It just helps with digestion. The same way we eat lettuce and other leafy veggies, the ruffage helps to clean out the colon and the acidic grass helps to break down food.

Answer 21

At this time of year, spring, dogs eat grass to clear out the liver. Couchgrass is the favourite of most dogs if they have access to it. Many different grasses have different uses to the dog..........liver, kidneys, etc. If you know your grasses, you can tell a lot about your dog's health <or lack of> from it. But at this time of year, most dogs eat grass. If dogs eat grass all year round, and are always being sick, it *might* be that it has a low-grade intestinal problem, which is not noticeable to the owner, and a check on what they are being fed would not go wrong. Always remember that when a dog is sick, it is bringing up bile acid from the stomach. These acids can cause ulcers, so if your dog is constantly being sick from eating grass, check the food it's being fed, and be aware that an ulcer might be forming.....or already formed.

Answer 22

its becaues they have hartburn

Answer 23

i think it is because they have something stuck in there throat and they have to get it out so they eat grass to make them be ill.

Answer 24

cos they cant smoke it