Mary Allen
Now that spring is coming and it is starting to sprout in the ground, many dogs are eating grass. But why do they do it, and is it dangerous?
It used to be said that it was low pressure and rain if the dog ate grass, but it is of course old superstition and is not true. But why do so many dogs actually eat grass?
In fact, no one knows, but there are three theories that are often mentioned:
It’s Genetic
The dog is an omnivore and is happy to take in a little of each if given the opportunity, even if it gets good and enough food at home. The instincts simply say that it is important to take the opportunity to deal with when there is something to eat. Most of us have probably noticed this at some point when the dog quickly stole something from the table or swallowed a cat poop in 0.3 seconds…
That grass is on the menu is also natural because when dogs hunt themselves, they usually eat up their entire prey. It also means the stomach contents, and since the prey animals are often herbivores, grass becomes a natural part of the diet.
This is Something That is Not Right
Another theory is that if the dog eats a lot of grass, there is a problem with the stomach. Because grass is both stringy and prickly, it irritates the stomach and throat, which makes the dog vomit easily. Then the dog quickly gets up the inappropriate it has eaten.
If your dog often eats large amounts of grass and then vomits, you should consult a veterinarian. There may be underlying medical problems, such as gastritis. It may also be that you need to switch to a feed that contains more fiber.
They Like It, Quite Simply!
For many dogs, the grass seems to be just good free candy. They chew happily, but do not vomit or otherwise show that they do not feel well. High root seems to be quick root, and also dandelion flowers, and they are difficult-to-eradicate weeds that we humans often want to avoid. This is how the dog can absolutely continue to munch, as long as the grass is not, for example, sprayed with herbicides, freshly fertilized, or otherwise toxic, of course. It’s really low-calorie candy…
Unlike many other predators, dogs usually like sweet, maybe your herbivore also loves blueberries and raspberries?
Some dogs also seem to think it’s nice to stand and chew a little green together, as a social activity. Puppies that are raised with a mother who ate grass often continue the behavior themselves. Some dogs may also start to pick up the grass when they are stressed.