why do dogs eat grass?

Answer 1

Probably if they are hungry and don't have anything to eat. my dogs don't eat grass. Matter of fact WHY ASK ME IM NOT A DOG!!??!! ASK YOUR FREAKIN' DOG! hehe hope ur dog can talk........

Answer 2

The cause and effect relationship in animals of eating grass and then vomiting is often questioned. No one has ever proven that dogs are intelligent enough to use grass as a medicinal herb, so those in the medical profession generally believe that dogs eat grass simply because they like the taste of it and that the vomiting just follows.

Therefore, it's unlikely that a dog will eat grass or other plants in the hopes that they will settle its stomach. Be aware, however, that some plants, or grass that has been treated with fertilizer or herbicide, can cause stomach upset or other problems, some of which may be severe. See Prevent Poisonings for a list of toxic plants.

The Companion Animal Behavior Program at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is currently conducting a study of grass and plant eating behavior in dogs (and cats). Many theories as to why dogs eat plants have been proposed. However, this is the first scientific study to investigate this common behavior.

Answer 3

A dog eating grass is having stomach problems. Often, it will make them vomit.

Answer 4

My dogs eat grass when they have an upset belly or just got done puking.

Answer 5

Well, dogs don't eat grass.

Answer 6

it's a good natural resource for them especially if you don't feed you dog natural food, also dogs stomachs sometimes are upset and the grass just helps it out. it doesn't harm them. just make sure you keep them in a nice clean grassy area. dogs can catch anything from bugs by nasty water and dumps.

Answer 7

They eat veggies when they need to clear a digestive upheaval. They usually eat grass to vomit.

Answer 8

Dont know but did u know dogs stomachs unlike humans arent meant to digest vegetations

Answer 9

IF U LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER U WILL SEE THAT THEY ARENT EATING GRASS AT ALL BUT TRYING TO GET SUNTHIN DEEPER N THA GROUND BUT CAN BITE IT SO WINDE UP EATING THE GRASS NSTAED

Answer 10

it helps them to throw up or poop. They usually do it when there stomach hurts or they are constipated. And sometimes something smells good there and they eat it. Dogs are funny like that.