I took my dog to the vet last time she vomitted and have a worm check everything but apprently she was fine. So should I take her to a vet again when she eats grass. It's the first time I she her do that.
2006-09-22 08:30:18 · 16 answers · asked by Coconyl 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the breed that I raise just plain loves to eat grass..they will lay down and graze like a cow...Just because they like it..It isn't always a sign of tummy trouble..
However, if you think your dog does it to help it 'barf''as it has a tummy ache, you can add a spoon of plain yogurt to its dog food at each feeding.. this will aid complete digestion..
2006-09-22 08:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Dogs aren't cow, they do nt eat grass because they enjoy it. Like many others before me have said, they do it because it works as a natural acid neutralizer (kind of like the doggie version of Tums). The reason your dog gets sick afterwards is not because of the grass, but because her stomach is upset regardless. I would not be too concerned unless this continues at an alarming rate. If it is only once in a while, I would almost consider it natural.
Just a word to the wise, if you know that your dog is a grass muncher, you will want to be very careful with the chemicals that you put on your lawn. Most pesticides and fertalizers are deadly to a dog - there are special brands out there that are pet safe. You might want to look into that as well.
Best of luck to you .
2006-09-22 09:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every dog will eat grass.Dogs have been doing this for many years decades even.Its normal .It might be from an upset stomach but thats your dogs way of medicating herself.Just make sure you never spray weed killer or anything on your grass .You dont want to slowely poision her but other than just plain grass eating is harmless and does not require any vet trips
2006-09-22 11:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 07:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by graviett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there's no need to take her to the vet. The grass is essentially solving the problem.
Sometimes, we all have upset stomachs, and we don't always need to see a doctor for it. Imagine that you take antacids when you have heartburn. Your dog eating grass is a similar situation. She doesn't feel well, and she's taking something for her problems.
2006-09-22 08:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Find some "wheat grass" to grow for your dog. Dog's are "omnivores" meaning they eat basically anything. Cats also have a desire and a need to eat wheat grass and by growing it for them you can control when and where they eat it. Just get it from PetCo or a local petstore or go to a Nursery and ask for Wheat Grass. They do love it.
2006-09-22 08:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Grass is not harmful to dogs and doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Every dog I have ever owned has eaten grass.
2006-09-22 08:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by Star G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing, dogs will eat grass when they have an upset stomache because it helps them feel better
they also eat grass to clean out their system, so not everytime they eat grass its because their stomache is upset it could be they just need to be cleaned out
don't worry about it they will be fine
2006-09-22 08:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by regina p 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, try and figure out what is upsetting her stomach. I would start with her food, if its high fat then that may be the problem, sometimes dogs get into foods that we eat but can cause them to have problems like stomach aches, If the vommitting gets worse or she/he starts laying around or dosn't respond to you or normal activities then take her to the vet.
2006-09-22 08:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by bindiboo44 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, dogs and cats eat grass as a way to settle their tummies its completely normal. No reason to be alarmed, it's just what they do.
2006-09-22 08:33:00 · answer #10 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋