darren m Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 why oh why :unsure: do dogs eat grass , i,ve had various dogs over the last 30 years ( i,m 45 ) , and non have done this to this extent where i,m sure my pup things its a cow my 6 month old springer pup would rather go off and eat grass than play with me i can send her for a retrieve , she'll run out pick it up drop it and start munching on the grass. even if we are out walking she heads straight for the grass and starts eating , same at home in the garden . why is she doing this , is a blade of grass more interesting than me is it a pup thing shes cant be hungry , she as JWB pup/junior and raw tripe twice a day she eats that much grass that it comes out in her poo sometimes making it difficult to pass any one really know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 both my cockers like eating grass for some reason would also be interested in the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoying mad Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 mine always eat grass i believe its to help reduce bile in there stomach.and they are always sick a few hours after eating it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleekitfox Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 why oh why do dogs eat grass , i,ve had various dogs over the last 30 years ( i,m 45 ) , and non have done this to this extent where i,m sure my pup things its a cow my 6 month old springer pup would rather go off and eat grass than play with me i can send her for a retrieve , she'll run out pick it up drop it and start munching on the grass. even if we are out walking she heads straight for the grass and starts eating , same at home in the garden . why is she doing this , is a blade of grass more interesting than me is it a pup thing shes cant be hungry , she as JWB pup/junior and raw tripe twice a day she eats that much grass that it comes out in her poo sometimes making it difficult to pass any one really know My springer now 8years old, does the exact same has been eating grass since he was a pup, whenever he is out CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP !!! i thought mine was part cow the way he carries on, he only goes for the choice stuff the greener the better, and it takes about 5 mins for him to have a sh#t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 mine always eat grass i believe its to help reduce bile in there stomach.and they are always sick a few hours after eating it Exactly the same with my clumber - chomps on the grass and then barfs it up, generally in the kitchen - Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The grass is sweet tasting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The reason your dogs eat grass, is because you have not taught them how to dry it and smoke it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoying mad Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The grass is sweet tasting... is it one of your 5 a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Its perfectly natural for dogs to eat grass.Like us and many other creatures they're omnivores so greenery is part of their diet. The fun bit is when they go for a poo and end up with yards of it hanging from their bum cos their stomach cannot digest it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrob Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 One reason dogs eat grass is because it makes them sick! Dogs that use grass to binge and purge do so because of a build up of bile in their stomachs. The gallbladder produces bile and it is excreted into the stomach to aid in the digestion of fats. On an empty stomach, bile can cause an acidic or sick feeling that triggers the dog to eat grass in order to vomit up whatever is making them feel ill. Most often, the dog vomits up the bile and grass combo only to then dive into their breakfast a few minutes later as if nothing ever happened. Bigrob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 yep dogs need some greenery in their diet, try chopping up a carrot and putting it with its food, might stop it thinking it has to eat so much grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 As soon as you let mine in the back garden, he is eating the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 NOWT WRONG WITH IT ITS NATUARLL FOR THEM MINE DOES IT AND THE TRAINER SAYS ITS FINE ,IF YA WORRIED I HAVE A CROSS DOG (WESTIE BEJON) luvs any salad and tomatoes pickled onions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 wormed all 3 , pups still still eating as much grass , but she as gone off her feed a bit as well , maybe time for a change :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliespaniel Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 my young bitch eats more grass than a cow and is very fond of fresh horse dump my old dog likes a chomp on it to and to think some people let them lick there faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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