Grass eating isn’t new behaviour, but the reason modern dogs still tuck into green snacks may be simple: they like it
Last modified on Fri 2 Jun 2023 01.48 BST
A lot of people think dogs eat grass when they have a sore stomach, believing grass causes dogs to vomit. This is probably not the case; a study withfound there were few vomiting episodes and the ones that did occur came after the dog had eaten a meal. The answer to why your dog eats grass may simply be: because they like to. Your dog may be bored and chewing on grass is something to do.Photograph: Crispin la valiente/Getty Images
In fact, dogs may even act as sentinels; the same chemical exposures appear in the urine of dogs and peopleIf you are using herbicides on your own grass, remove your dog, their toys, food and water bowls from the area prior to any application.Make sure the pesticide has completely dried out before you allow the dog back in the area, and be certain to check the packaging for the appropriate drying time period.
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