Why does my doberman constantly eat grass and make herself sick?

Answer 1

sounds like shes got an upset tummy my dog does it when hes not so well dont worry im sure itll pass

Answer 2

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 3

Try changing her diet and monitoring everything she eats. Dogs chew grass on purpose to make themselves sick when they have an upset stomach! It's their way of curing the problem.If she's doing it on a regular basis then something isn't agreeing with her stomach.If this doesn't stop her then take her to the vets as she could have an internal problem.

Answer 4

a lot of animals eat grass when they have an upset stomach and it has been suggested that it is also to make them sick, cats and dogs both do and i think other animals too. It doesnt mean they have anything wrong with them its normal but if you dog does it all the time it might be a sign that it has a stomach problem

Answer 5

Dogs eat grass when their stomachs bother them. I would check to see if anything is missing around the house that she might have eaten.. or is anything chewed on.. My biggest worry would be if she's eaten anything that would obstruct her guts - but if she's been doing this routinely, that's likely not the case. Ask your vet for recommendations on the right kind of food for her.. maybe what she's getting is too rich? Good luck!

Answer 6

my dog has done this all his life?? when he does this he is usually attention seeking but sometimes he is poorly!! they do this to get all the sickness out as this is the only way they can grass is like medicine.

another possibility is that she has something stuck in her stomach and she needs medical attention. u will know which one she is by the way she is in herself!!
xx

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Usually, dogs (and cats) will eat grass to 'clean out their system'. There isn't anything wrong with it, unless they do it all the time.

Answer 9

dogs sometimes eat grass to relieve upset tummy's,it usually makes em sick

Answer 10

try worming it it might settle it's stomack down and won't feel the need to eat grass. The grass is not the cause but the cure

Answer 11

Hiya, Dogs and cats do this if they are feeling unwell it helps get impurities off their stomach. Just take a trip to the vets and he will put your mind at rest.