Why some dogs eat grass?

Answer 1

Q. Why do dogs eat grass?

A. Dogs commonly eat grass, and there are several explanations that have been offered for this behavior. One, wild canids (e.g., wolves and fox) eat all of an animal when they catch it. Since they eat many herbivores (plant-eating animals), they end up eating a lot of grasses and plants that were in the intestines of these animals. In addition, they have been known to eat certain berries and other plant material. Dogs then, may eat grass because, in reality, it is a normal part of their diet.

Many times, dogs will vomit after eating grass. Did they eat grass to make them vomit? Or did they vomit because they ate grass? It is a mystery, but it seems that some dogs may eat vegetation when they have an upset stomach.

The third reason - they just like it. Some dogs have certain species of grass or plant material that they will search out and eat. We know a beagle who can pick raspberries faster than his owner.

In any case, grass eating is basically a normal behavior, and is not of concern unless your dog does it excessively.

Answer 2

In the wild, dogs don't only eat meat, they also eat grass, dogs need vegetation. Since it's in a mixture in the dog food kibble, they don't necessarily get all the right amount their body needs.
Some dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach, because they cannot digest grass, it usually will go right through them following either bile or the chewed food.

Answer 3

Dogs eat grass when their tummies are upset. It makes them throw up and then they feel better.

Answer 4

because they feel sick and they want to make themselves throw up so they eat the grass and it makes them throw up and feel better

Answer 5

dogs eat grass cause they are either lacking greens in their diet or cause they are sick.

Answer 6

cos they are unwell so they eat grass

Answer 7

It relieves their body when they have a stomach ache or don't feel good. There's something about it that makes them feel better.

Answer 8

that's their way of telling their owner that they're planning on becoming vegetarians and/or want a more healthy diet.

Answer 9

cuz ppl dont feed them...and thats their only choice

Answer 10

Because their paws can't handle cigarette lighters.