Why My Dog Eats Grass And Nothing Else?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions coming down from centuries and still there is no crystal clear answer available for it. With numerous possibilities sprawling around like your dog may be hungry, he may be sick or eating can help ease their anxiety, it’s like stories sewing up. However, it’s time to decipher the real mystery behind this phenomenon.

The tender grass shoots seem to be highly attractive and some dogs at the start of the spring don’t want to lose that delicious tenderness, though they may not be sick. They just want to cherish the taste. Moreover, the unknown fact is that the carnivores usually consume grass whenever they feast on the smaller prey including the grass content in the animal.



Many researchers and vets have claimed that grass eating is quite common in dogs and it does not relate to any disease. Moreover, most dogs don’t even vomit after eating grass. And throwing up is regarded as incidental, rather than caused by grass eating.

If you are too much into eradicating this habit of grass eating of your pooch, then just consider these things that can work 100%.

Proper Feeding Schedules
Proper feeding schedules can greatly discourages or distracts your dog from eating grass. With two or three small feedings a day compared to the large morsels, most dogs can do well. For cats, small morsels several times a day can work much better.

Giving your dog or cat more free choice on picking up the food is also worthy. Weight control is easily managed as food is readily available and it also improves digestive system. However, this will never work for the household with many pets.

Proper Nutrition
A premium dog food enriched with required vital nutrients is the ultimate choice. With full stomach, there won’t be any issue but with empty stomach, bile may reflex and this may cause your pet to vomit clear, yellow fluid when your dog eats grass.

Grass eating safe or not?
With all the grass eating habits, it is fine until and unless, your dog does not fall sick. However, keep an eye on what sort of grass your dog is consuming. Ensure that they don’t eat the grass that has been treated with pesticides or fertilizers. If you have treated your lawn with pesticides, then don’t allow them to enter the lawn for at least two days. While buying lawn products check that they are pet-friendly.

Mystery prevails and rules us always. So, whatever may be the reason of your dog eating grass, rest assured, he will be fine until and unless he is not allergic or show any complications.






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