The Grass Doctor

What is your opinion on dogs eating grass? Do you think dogs eat grass to throw up, or to sooth their stomachs? My old dog when she is feeling ill, goes out and grazes for a while, then most often comes in and is fine. The puppy doesn't eat grass at all. Just curious to see what you other people think about this. Both dogs eat the same brand, and the correct formula for both. The older dog has only eaten when she is sick, not that she likes it. The older dog is very picky about what she eats too. She won't eat grass that has been mowed, she goes along the edge to eat the longer stalks.

Why do dogs make themselves puke by eating grass? Some people think dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach Since grass is not very digestible, is that true or not?

Eating grass is good for dogs? Every time we go for a walk in a park nearby my dog eats grass like there is no tomorrow. He never gets sick or throws up. I know the grass is clean but I'm always wondering if it's normal. I asked a friend who also owns a dog and she told me her dog never ate grass ever.

why are my dogs eating grass? Okay so i have 2 dogs that just stared eating grass. But my question is why are they eating grass?

Why do dogs make themselves throw-up by eating grass? Saturday, mid-morning, nothing special going on. Same food, clean water, no excitement in the area. (actually boring around here) So, why does my dog eat grass just to throw up?

If I spray my yard for fleas will my dogs get sick eating grass? I bought a huge container of flea spray to use but then I noticed that my dogs eat a lot of greenery from my yard like grass and weeds. So I have not sprayed yet. Help.

is eating grass normal for dogs ? my dog is eating grass, im not sure if its to get rid of the upset stomach or what ? & also sometimes my dog pukes after eating grass, is puking part of it ? please tell me about dogs eating grass cuz i dont understand it.

why do dogs love eating grass? why is it when i take my dog out he always makes time to stop and eat some grass. What is the attraction?

Dogs eating grass: Is It Good? I've been told dogs eating grass is good to settle the excess acid in their stomachs. Whereas I have been told that them eating certain types of grass can upset their stomachs and too much can also do the same? What's true?

Why do my dogs insist on eating grass? I just don't understand it, every time I let them out now they all eat the grass and a lot of times it makes them sick but I can't get them to stop. Thoughts? Do your dogs do this? the dogs are doing this too often to be an upset stomach. I have heard that's why dogs do it but they do it almost every time they go out. As far as food I already feed them a premium brand dog food.

Why do Dogs like eating Grass so much at the begining of the Summer? OK PLEASE DO NOT SAY CAUSE THEY HAVE A TUMMY ACHE. because thats not the reason why dogs literally grub on it every year right when the summer starts. I noticed it last Summer with the neighborhood dogs and our puppy but then this year i got curious to find the answer.

why do dogs eat grass and what is a substitute? I feel that I am not supplying my dogs with all they need if they are continually eating grass. It's like taking cows for a walk. Basically is there anything that is missing from their diet that I can supply?

why is my dog eating grass then throwing it up? my dogs behaviour hasnt changed, hes a lab, hes getting older(he just turned 1) so hes calming down but lately hes been eating grass and then he throws it all up in like whole pieces of grass. theres nothing else but grass in it, there isnt food or anything, just grass. hes an outdoor dog so he is outside all the time. is this normal or should i do something?

Why do the dogs keep eating grass? They eat a lot of the long kinda grass everytime they're out, does anyone know why?

why do dogs eat grass or tall weeds and is it good for them to be eating? thankyou?

How do I get my dog to stop eating her poop and grass? My dog (a mini dachshund) likes to eat grass when I take her outside. She also sometimes likes to eat her own poop. I've heard dogs eat grass when they're sick but she has always done this. One day, she made a mess on the floor on accident and in her poop was just blades of grass. Is something wrong with her? She also isn't always interested in her food. She mostly just eats it because she has to or else she'll starve.

Is it true that dogs eat grass to make themselves throw up? If so, is it because their stomachs are upset? When my dog eats grass, he throws up later in the day and it's like water with some blades of grass in it. I know this because he always throws up on my bed. Why on my bed? Is he sending me a message? Is there some way I can train him to throw up somewhere else? What would happen if I prevent him from eating grass - would that keep him from throwing up? Would there be any reason why I should not prevent him from eating grass? Thanks for any advice.

Does anyone know why dogs want to eat grass? or what grass eating is a sign /symp of? My dog has been feeling poor lately. She wants to eat grass everytime she is outside. I am worried.

Is my vet correct about my dog eating grass? When we asked him about my dog eating grass all the time he said lots of dogs do it when they are bored and iits just something to do. But, she eats when I take her on walks. How is she bored?

Dogs lips swollen after eating grass? Last night my dog was eating grass in our backyard. When she came in she puked it up and then i put her outside. In the morning when i let her in her upper lips were all swollen. I have her benadryl but it doesn't seem to help that much. Her gums are pink and she's breathing normal. What do i do? Thanks!

Dogs eating grass? Jason and I both want to know if eating grass is good for dogs. They seem to throw up. How could this be good for them?

Dogs eating grass? I know..yawn.? Ok, I know this gets asked a million times a day. I didn't know how else to phrase the title. I see and hear of so many dogs eating grass due to aiding in digestion and to help them puke. My dogs eat it some and none of them have puked after eating it. Is it possible they eat it just to eat it?

My dog is throwing up- i think from eating grass. Is this possible? I always thought dogs ate grass when they didnt feel well and for about a week every other day or so he would throw up just yellow liquid with some grass in it (no chunks of anything else) At 1st i thought it was just because he was a puppy (7months) just getting used to his food (i bought him at 7months) but then it i realized the grass in it. --is it possible for my dog to be sick from eating grass? Becuase it just doesn't make sense to me.

dogs eating? why does a dog eat grass sometimes

How do I get my 2 dogs to stop eating grass? I have 2 daschunds puppies (12 weeks)...they eat grass an awful lot...worries me a little...is it bad for them? Can it be stopped?

My dogs eating grass? well i got home and my dog was happy to see me. i opened the backyard door(fenced) and he ran straight to the grass. so i took him to the front and he ate alot of the grass. my dogs a cheerful dog and loves humans, so when my dad got home my dog wagged his tail but didnt run to him (he normally jumps on them) i know that when a dog eats grass it can mean his stomach hurts. so is my dog sick, what do i do? he is about 2 years old

What does it mean when dogs eat grass? My dog has been eating plants and grass today and thrown them up five times. She will not eat dinner or treats which she normally ravishes. I'm taking her to the dr tomorrow but am worried... any advice or guess on what's wrong? She is 12 years old: Corgie/Australian Shepperd mix.

dogs eating grass? is it safe for them to eat grass. my dog eats it every time she is outside for awhile.

Why are my dogs eating grass? i dont think its unhealthy but why are they eating grass for?

Why is my dog eating so much grass all of a sudden? I know grass is often eaten by dogs for bellyaches, but my dog has suddenly has been eating a lot of it. Before it was on occasion - she would have a bellyache, eat grass for a day or two, throw up, and be fine. Well, for the past couple weeks shes just been eating it almost non-stop and not throwing up. There's no real reason that I've seen to suggest why she's doing it, and she acts fine otherwise. What's wrong?

do dogs eat grass to make themselves sick? is this why they eat grass because my dogs eat loads of grass and they have never thrown up after eating it, i think they like the taste of it. if i pick some long blades they will eat them out of my hand my dogs eat grass all the time, especially my puppy. if we (me and my mam) are talking to someone and we are near grass my puppy will eat some. and when they do eat it, i dont think they have an upset stomach. my dogs graze like cows on the grass

Why do dogs eat grass as they were part cattle or something? My 4 pit bulls, whenever outside playing in the yard, will spend a numerous amount of time eating grass. And then of course vomit it all back up on the rug an hour later. Irritating habit, but my brother's chocolate lab eats grass too. Howcome?

Why do dogs eat grass? My two dogs (and cat) eat this certain type of grass that grows in my yard. The stem grows very tall, and it has leaves that look like a blade of grass. They always graze on the leaves, and sometimes even throw up after. Why do they do this?

Why is my dog eating grass? I feed her Iams Healty Naturals. I have read the ingredients and it seems like it should be meeting all of her nutritional needs. I have heard that dogs eat grass with they are either sick or their food doesn't meet their dietary requirements. Help? She doesn't appear to be sick. But she has been quiet lately, but then again she's almost 11 years old.

Why do dogs and cats eat grass? I saw my little dog eating grass and I was like what the heck. It was weird.

Is it healthy for dogs to occasionally eat grass? I've been told that dogs eat grass when they're stressed or when they have an upset stomach while others have said that they shouldn't eat grass because it's just not good for them since they can't digest it. My dog when he does eat grass, just poops it out the next day with no harmful side effects....so it seems.

Why do my two dogs insist on eating cut grass clods? The fields where we walk our German Shepherd and Parsons Terrier are frequently cut (even tho it has been a really wet summer), and the two of them ALWAYS make a beeline for the piles of wet cut grass sods. Its not like when they eat fresh grass to make themselves vomit, they don't fetch this back. Why are they doing this? They have a complete dry dog food, but we're wondering whether they are lacking something from their diet which they are trying to get from the grass.

Why do these dogs like to eat grass? I live in a small townhouse complex. My dog and my neighbor's dog both looooove to eat our grass outside. They act like little cows! Why do dogs eat grass? Is this grass esp. tasty, perhaps?

do dogs eat grass because they have an upset stomach ? my dogs stomach has been growling again. he went outside & ate some grass. is it normal for dogs ? and why do they puke after ? after my dog ate grass. his stomach stoped growling. why ?

What happens when dogs eat grass? I caught my dog eating grass, and then she puked it all up. I am not sure if it poisoned her, or just made her throw up. Is grass safe for my dog to eat?

Dogs eating laundry soap on grass? ok my dogs keep getting into something that is making them drunk looking and acting very sick. It keeps happening over and over. I have explored every possibility between poison from elsewhere to california salamander(which are poisonous). There are no sources of poison on our property, we have checked several times just to be sure. nope. nada. So there is this patch of grass down the hill a ways, where the laundry water comes out, I am wondering if the dogs eat the grass or anything by it, would they be able to get sick from that? I have noticed alot before they get sick, they are by it, eating grass. I am not sure if they are eating the grass and then getting sick, or eating it because they are already sick...I'm stumped. I am just wondering if anybody who knows for sure...can tell me if laundry soap can make dogs ill? Thank you so much! Any criticism is definately not needed! I am having a hard enough day! hey ho, we just bought this place. it is grey water, not considered shit water....but hey obviously you missed the part about not acting like a bitch! Thanks though :) Thank you so much to all the understanding people who gave non judgemental answers. It is frustrating to have to be going through this over and over and not know what is causing it. Thanks to you guys now I think it has got to be that!

Is it true that when dogs eat grass it is good for them? My dog sometimes eats grass. Some of my friends say it is good for him and some say its bad. What should i do?

why do my dogs eat grass all the time? my dogs are outside dogs, and they are helthy, they get their shots and heartworm pills every month, but they have been eating grass all the time, why do they do that?

why do dogs eat grass and are addicted to plants? dog always eats grass but why?

Why do dogs eat grass when they are sick? Does this induce vomiting? And how do they know to do that? I understand it's animal instinct.......just think it's amazing because I know I didn't teach my dog to eat grass. No, she doesn't do this regularly. Only saw her do it twice. My neighbor's dog does it constantly. Just thought about it this morning and the question kind of stuck in my head. Thanks everyone.

How do you prevent your dog from eating grass and throwing it back up? I heard there was a supplement that can be added to dog food that reduces a dog's craving for eating grass. Both my dogs do it and when they eat enough of it they throw up all over the carpet. I have had enough!

Is it normal for my dog to eat grass (not to be sick) just because she likes eating it? My dog eats grass but is never sick so I don't think she's doing it for any particular reason such as feeling ill. Her stools are normal and she's in fantastic health,anyone else's dog do this?

what does it mean when Cats and dogs eats grass? I have a cat and dog and when I go out to check on them I see them eating grass What does that mean if they eat grass? Does it mean if they sick or something? thanks

Why do dogs eat grass and is it safe? my yorkshire terrier has had a noisey tummy and has been eating grass. she hasnt eaten today either. someone told me this soothes their upset stomach?

why is my dog eating grass and then throwing up? when i let out my dog, she eats tall grass. then when we go inside she just throws it back up in about an hour. she looks like she cant breathe. she like gags and gags and then a little bit of yellow throw up comes out, and it has like one piece of grass in it. why is this happening?

why do dogs eat grass and is it bad for them? my staffy loves to eat grass. I have always thought that they did it to make them selves sick but this is not the case with my dog. It never makes her sick and she eats it every day. Could she be lacking something in her diet or do you think she just likes the taste?

Why are my cats and dogs eating so much grass?

why dogs eat grass when he has a upset tummy why what does the grass do? my dog eats grass,i think when he has upset tummy,why?what does the grass do?

Why do dogs eat grass? Is it good or bad for them? My dog eats grass all the time. as soon as we get out of the car he starts grazing on the grass. Should I stop him or let him..

why do dogs eat grass, when i let my poodle out in the yard i see her eating on grass can anyone tell me why?

Why do dogs and cats eat grass? Sometimes when my dog eats grass she immediately throws up. Other times she doesn't. Is it a type of emetic?

when dogs eat grass, is this good or bad for them? my dog eats the grass in the garden and is nearly sick after, but i have been told that its good for them?

do dogs only eat grass when they are sick? i have a pit bull bullmastiff mix and every time he is in the back yard he eats grass but he doesnt throw it up i heard dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach or worms and it makes them puke up whatever is in there thats causing the problem but i never seen any worms in his feces and he looks and acts very healthy(shiny coat, no weight loss, very active, etc.).....maybe he just likes grass? or could he be sick and just not show it?

Dogs eat grass when they are sick? Is it true that a dog will eat grass when it has an upset stomach?

Why does my dog keep eating grass? My dog eats grass all the time. why?

Why is my dog eating grass? I have a dog and she has been eating a lot of grass recently. Why? Should I tell her to stop eating it or should I leave her by herself?

Why do my dogs eat grass? Is it healthy? What does it do for its digestion? My dogs eat grass all the time. I try to stop them, but they still do it. Why???

Is it normal for grass to make dogs a little sick? My 7 month old beagle/poodle ate some grass yesterday and I just let him, I knew there wasn't any pesticides/fertilizers or mushrooms anywhere that could hurt him. So he ate it for a few minutes and about 10 minutes after, he threw it up and about 4 hours later he had a little diarrhea. He's done this one time before, but I didn't realize it was the grass that made him sick. He's fine today, but is this normal? Why do dogs eat grass anyway? Especially if it just makes them sick.

Why do dogs eat grass to make themselves puke? I have noticed my dogs do this from time to time and am puzzled why a healthy dog would want to purge. I know they're not sick because they are still full of energy and have the usual good appetite. Are they just trying to keep their insides clean?

Just found a grey spot on my dogs gum and she is eating a lot of grass, any ideas? The spot is on the bottom back side under one tooth, thin pink line of tissue is above it on the tooth. It looks like old oatmeal, and no it won't come off. She just starting eating grass and has thrown it up. She is only 2 years old. She still wants to play and is very alert.

why do dogs eat grass & then puke it back up? My dog eats grass & then pukes it up shortly thereafter. He does it at least once a week. It's always a nasty yellow, and it stains. He eats a healthy diet and drinks plenty of water, and he's generally healthy. My question is: why does he do that?

The age old question - why DO dogs eat grass? I've heard everything from "it's like a salad" to "it makes them vomit." Does anyone REALLY know why dogs eat grass?

Why is my Dog eating So much Grass? Every single time I walk outside I see my Dog eating grass! I feed him & give everything he needs but he still eats a lot of grass! Is this normal?

Why does my dogs eat grass only to vomit it back up along with yellow or white foamy stuff? I am constantly picking them up and running to the nearest bathroom so they can 'hurl'. Yet when we go for our walks the will again eat the grass they just 'hurled.' Why and how can I stop this? Is there something wrong with them?

dogs eating grass sprayed with weed killer. My yard had been sprayed 3 weeks ago with weed killer. My dog is a chesapeake bay retriever and eats the grass. I don't know if it was the weed killer or the alpo wet dog food I fed her but she had the runs all nite and during the day. She is better now because I threw all the alpo away and have been giving her a little food but alot of water. Does anyone know if the weed spray could of done this or the alpo wet dog food I bought at wall mart? nancee Duran

Puppies and dogs purge themselves with grass? Puppies and dogs purge themselves with grass. How does this work? My dog eats grass and then pukes it out. My neighbor says that's how they purge themselves.

Why do my dogs eat grass? I've heard that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs, but my dogs eat grass almost every time they go outside. In particular, they love to eat the grass by the fence where our neighbors' dog...umm...marks his territory. They don't seem to get sick or anything, but I think it's pretty disgusting. Oh, and they have plenty to eat and more toys to chew on than you can imagine. To answer the smart alecks, yes, I'm sure they're dogs, not goats. Eating grass does not make them throw up, so I don't think that's why they do it. They eat grass everywhere too...at the dog park, etc.

Why do dogs eat grass occasionally? Why do dogs eat grass occasionally?

My dog is eating grass and her belly is making really loud noises, whats wrong? hi, my dog is eating grass and making weird noises. she ate her dog food today and i dont know why she is doing this. shes a really old dog about 12 years old.

Is is bad for dogs to eat grass? My dog loves grass! He is like part cow! So don't know if its bad for him to eat grass, but if its bad, please tell me!! Thank all you guys for your great answers! It makes me feel so much better to know that my puppy is safe with that! Hey there Rose!

why is my dog eating grass and snow and licking the floor? My dog is eating grass then the snow and licking the garage floor . he is doing this right now and sounds like he has the hicups. why He is a 5 yr old ROTT he's not playing in snow he's eating it. he was licking the carpet and floor why

Why does my dog eat other dogs poo and grass and gets really sick? she is a boxer dog and for the last few days she is nonestop trying to eat other dogs poo and always eats grass, a couple of days ago she hay diarea and pukes wen im in bed

Is it true cats and dogs eat grass to make themselves throw up?

What condition causes dogs to eat grass? I have recently acquired a dog from my local aminal shelter and he eats grass. General behavior is good but sleeps more than I think is normal for a two year old dog.

Do dogs need to have access to grass to eat? We have recently removed all grass or actually weeds from our garden and covered it with stone instead. My dog oftern eats grass, weeds or the dead leaves from the neighbours tree. If they need to have grass I will sort something out for him.

Why do dogs eat grass and dirt when they're sick? Whenever i put my dog out, he keeps eating the grasss. We know he's sick..but why the grass??????????

Why do dogs eat grass and/or leafy plants? every now and then I catch both my dogs sniffing around for what i would guess the good parts of my lawn, and sometimes they chew on twigs and leafs from other plants? Why is this? does it help their stomachaches?

My dog keep on eating grass? So I heard that sometimes dogs eat grass to throw up and stuff but my dog never throw up or anything like that he just eat grass....everyday...we have his food bowl out for him 24 hours a day and we buy the best brand available for him and he loves eating his food but he still eat grass on the side why is that? we ask the vet but he doesn't know why either and it doesn't affect him in anyway but...does anyone knows why?

How do I stop my dog eating grass and leaves?

Why do cats and dogs eat grass? i always see them eating grass, and then the next thing you know, they're sick.

Any ways to stop my dog from eating grass!?!? My dog has been eating grass lately and throwing it up all over the house! What do I do to stop it? And is there any reason why he could be doing this?

My dog eats grass constantly. I know that a lot of dogs do this...Is there a reason? What drives them to it? Someone told me it is something biological, like to do with their digestive system...any ideas?

why do dogs eat grass what does it mean? is it good or bad. my dogs a miniture poodle

Why do dogs eat grass? And should I let her? My dog is only 7 lbs. abd she tries to eat everything.... Is grass ok for her to eat??

Why do my dogs eat grass? I somtimes see my dogs eat grass. why do they do that? I havent seen them vomit in a long time.

Little sister eating grass? My family has been recently noticing that my younger sibling (sister) has been sleep walking at night. They find her in the front yard eating grass. My dog eats grass sometimes, does anyone know what the cause of this could be?

Dog eating grass & being picky with food-is this normal? MY CHOW MIX IS NIBBLING ON GRASS AND IS BEING VERY PICKY WITH HIS FOOD. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DOES HE HAVE A BELLY ACHE AND WHAT DO I DO TO HELP HIM?

What would cause my dogs (two) to eat grass all the time.? My dogs are indoors but when I take them out they are always eating grass. I know that this is usually a sign of a stomach ache, but they do it all the time. Could it be tainted food, or some missing vitamin or mineral? I do not feed table scraps at all. I feed them an organic food from OBS (Ocala Breeders Supply). I got worried about all the manufactured food, since I lost my Dobie just before all that happened. They still ate grass even on the other food, they do not throw up.

why do dogs eat grass, sticks, paper? Is it safe for them? How long will the phase last?

Why do dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach?

why is my dog eating so much grass? My dog keeps eating the grass. She is 15 years old and slightly overweight. I have never seen her do this. This has been going on for two days. Should I take her to the vet?

why do dogs eat grass when they are sick? what would happen if i ate grass? would it make my stomach feel? better?

Why do cats and dogs eat grass and is it harmful?

Why is my dog eating grass? I have a 2 year old Bull mastiff, and lately she is eating the lawn(and not digesting it, gross) is this a sign of illness or just wierd behavior?

Why do dogs eat grass when their belly hurts, or when they have worms?

is it alright to feed my dogs grass???????? cleaning dog5hit up is pretty unpleasant and i've noticed cow5hit doesn't bother me. if my dogs ate grass probably there mugumbi would be ok for me to shovel up