Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? 7 Reasons For This Habit

 

It’s normal for dogs to eat grass but grass can be harmful if it has pesticides fertilizers or other contaminants on it. © Aungsumol Chuachai/Getty Images

Dogs eat grass for a variety of reasons, and most of the time it’s normal behavior. But, you may still be wondering why do dogs eat grass?

• By Cherese Cobb

• , June 15, 2022

So, why do dogs eat grass anyway? Research on why dogs eat grass is limited, says Dr. Shadi Ireifej, board certified veterinary surgeon and chief of medicine at VetTriage. Many people think that grass is a primitive Pepto-Bismol that soothes heartburn and upset stomachs. Some believe the extra fiber in grass helps your dog go potty. And others believe eating grass is simply in your dog’s DNA.

Here are the top 7 reasons why dogs eat grass:

1. Eating grass may settle a dog’s upset stomach

Dr. Sara Ochoa, a veterinarian at Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital, says tummy trouble is the main reason dogs eat grass. So, what’s in the grass-green vomit on your living room carpet? The icky parts of animals like hair, beaks, hooves and feathers, Dr. Ochoa says. Grass helps your dog throw up the less digestible parts of his meal.

Upchucking grass can instantly reduce your dog’s nausea, unlike other longer-lasting vomiting agents like 3% hydrogen peroxide. Switch your dog to a food brand that’s easier to digest, Dr. Ochoa says. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Animal Science found that mildly cooked and raw diets had higher nutrient digestibility than extruded diets.

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