Elena Bojchovska
If you have a pet dog you must have seen it eating grass and you wonder why. First of all, let me tell you that is totally a normal process. That’s something they’ve learned from their ancestors while hunting other animals. Just because those animals were herbivores whose bodies were consuming a lot of plants that were controlling the work of the intestines and the stomach. Nowadays the pets are fed with processed meat and crackers, they have a need of regulation of the intestinal flora.
A pain in the stomach could also be a fair reason for a dog to eat grass. That’s how one knows if the dog has a sensitive stomach. More less than not, this could be an indicator that the dog has parasites inside or lack of enzymes which help with the digestion.
It is good to know that there’s nothing unusual if a dog eats grass, only within normal limits. In case you see this happening very often, it is better if you consult a vet.
Nice post! Very true Elena.
Dogs seem to know what is better for them.
i have noticed that dogs fast too.they need to give rest to their stomach though.
From what I understand, every now and again a dog will get an upset stomach from a modern diet. The grass provides fiber and helps them regurgitate something nasty they’ve eaten because they want to eat aaaaaaaannnnnnyyyyyyything.
Great post.
I have always been told it is good for them, a natural snack.
Very true Elena. lol You should see my moms dog when we go for walks. She grazes like a cow, on all kinds of greens.
Actually a recent situation made me write this post. A friend of mine was freaking out after seeing her dog eating grass. I knew it is something normal but however 😀 I just wanted to share in case someone else finds it weird
A lot of folks don’t know it is natural, great post. My daughter n law freaked out when she got a pup for the first time too. Grass is okay, rocks not so much. lol