{"id":109690,"date":"2022-04-23T05:28:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:28:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:28:18","slug":"why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my female dog eating grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_female_dog_eating_grass\" title=\"Why is my female dog eating grass?\">Why is my female dog eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#What_should_a_pregnant_dog_not_eat\" title=\"What should a pregnant dog not eat?\">What should a pregnant dog not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_eats_a_lot_of_grass\" title=\"Should I be worried if my dog eats a lot of grass?\">Should I be worried if my dog eats a lot of grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog eating grass all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog eating grass all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Should_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_grass\" title=\"Should I stop my dog from eating grass?\">Should I stop my dog from eating grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#What_should_you_not_feed_a_pregnant_dog\" title=\"What should you not feed a pregnant dog?\">What should you not feed a pregnant dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#What_food_is_good_for_pregnant_dogs\" title=\"What food is good for pregnant dogs?\">What food is good for pregnant dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Do_dogs_eat_grass_to_make_themselves_sick\" title=\"Do dogs eat grass to make themselves sick?\">Do dogs eat grass to make themselves sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-female-dog-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_excessive_amounts_of_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog eating excessive amounts of grass?\">Why is my dog eating excessive amounts of grass?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_female_dog_eating_grass\"><\/span>Why is my female dog eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs crave human interaction and may try to get their owners&#8217; attention through inappropriate actions like eating grass if they feel neglected. In addition, anxious dogs eat grass as a comfort mechanism much like nervous people chew their finger nails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_pregnant_dog_not_eat\"><\/span>What should a pregnant dog not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw diets are not recommended for pregnant or lactating dogs. A high quality maintenance dog food is usually sufficient for most dogs and you should avoid feeding your dog additional vitamins or supplements unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_dog_eats_a_lot_of_grass\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my dog eats a lot of grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats grass often, even if she throws up from it, <b>there probably isn&#8217;t much of a concern. They may be responding to a psychological need to do so. However, you should have her checked for parasites regularly, just to be sure he\/she isn&#8217;t picking up anything from consuming grass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_grass_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating grass all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common is that <b>they are not getting enough plant-based fiber in their diet and are looking to secure this elsewhere. This will usually happen after you have made changes to your dog&#8217;s food. It can also be a sign or boredom or anxiety, which may cause your dog to start eating grass compulsively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_stop_my_dog_from_eating_grass\"><\/span>Should I stop my dog from eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>sometimes even normal behaviors can be harmful. Grass may be treated with herbicides and pesticides that are toxic to dogs. Eating grass can also cause dogs to ingest intestinal parasites, for example roundworms and hookworms, that are left from animal droppings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_feed_a_pregnant_dog\"><\/span>What should you not feed a pregnant dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dietary supplements, such as meats, milk, vitamins and minerals are generally not recommended if a high-quality growth\/lactation diet is fed. Feeding excessive amounts of calcium or vitamin D can cause calcification of the soft tissues of the fetus, as well as other birth defects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_good_for_pregnant_dogs\"><\/span>What food is good for pregnant dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Foods for Pregnant Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>VICTOR 2374 Dry Dog Food  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Instinct Recipe Natural Dry Dog Food  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>Tuffy&#8217;S Pet Food Dry Food  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>The Honest Kitchen Food for Dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Diamond Naturals Dry Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Nulo Grain Free Dry Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Royal Canin Mother Dry Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Nature&#8217;s Recipe Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_eat_grass_to_make_themselves_sick\"><\/span>Do dogs eat grass to make themselves sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dog owners worry that their pet eats grass to make themselves sick to get rid of something they&#8217;ve eaten, or because they&#8217;re feeling under the weather. Others think that eating grass is a sign that their dog is lacking in some nutrients. But studies have shown that <b>none of these longstanding beliefs can be proven<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_excessive_amounts_of_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating excessive amounts of grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much like people who mindlessly bite their nails, dogs will often eat grass due to <b>boredom or anxiety. If your dog is not showing any symptoms of digestive issues but munches relentlessly on grass, consider psychological reasons for their behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my female dog eating grass?What should a pregnant dog not eat?Should I be worried if my dog eats a lot of grass?Why is my dog eating grass all of a sudden?Should I stop my dog from eating grass?What should you not feed a pregnant dog?What food is good for pregnant&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109690"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109690\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}