Why Do Dogs Eat Grass
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
That is the question ~ it is not uncommon for dogs to eat grass. Studies show that dogs eat grass for many reasons but rest assured it will not harm your dog unless your grass has been recently treated with fertilizer, pesticide or other chemicals.
~ Here are just some of the reasons your dog eats grass ~
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Because it makes them sick - dogs eat grass to help them vomit due to the build up of bile in their stomach. A dogs gallbladder will produce bile which is secreted into their stomach to aide in the digestion of fats
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If grass if eaten on a daily basis may indicate a gastrointestinal problem and should be taken to a vet
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Some dogs eat grass because they enjoy it
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Dogs eat grass because it fills a dietary need
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A dietary imbalance such as lacking in certain vitamins and minerals will cause a dog to eat grass
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Go to the vet immediately if: you dog exhibits these signs – excessive vomiting not associated with eating grass, diarrhea, lack of energy, loss of appetite, weight loss
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Dogs eat grass as an instinctive need for more fiber in their diet
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In the wild a dogs eat grass to induce vomiting to get rid of a dangerous substance or dislodge a foreign materia
Well there you have it ~ I guess we will never truly know why dogs eat grass but we do know that it is nothing to worry about.
One last mention ~ as you all know I am very passionate about educating everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods so don’t forget to read the following report before you feed your dog another meal – you could be saving your dogs life!
www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php
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