{"id":24128,"date":"2022-03-25T11:12:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:12:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:36","slug":"should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I stop my dog from 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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Does_a_dog_eating_grass_mean_anything\" title=\"Does a dog eating grass mean anything?\">Does a dog eating grass mean anything?<\/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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_eating_lots_of_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly eating lots of grass?\">Why is my dog suddenly eating lots 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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_grass\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats grass?\">What should I do if my dog eats grass?<\/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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_keep_eating_grass\" title=\"Should I let my dog keep eating grass?\">Should I let my dog keep 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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Does_eating_grass_settle_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Does eating grass settle a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Does eating grass settle a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_stop_her_eating_grass\" title=\"What can I give my dog to stop her eating grass?\">What can I give my dog to stop her eating grass?<\/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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_frantically_eating_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog frantically eating grass?\">Why is my dog frantically eating grass?<\/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\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Are_dogs_lacking_something_when_they_eat_grass\" title=\"Are dogs lacking something when they eat grass?\">Are dogs lacking something when they eat grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_so_much_grass_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog eating so much grass all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog eating so much 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-stop-my-dog-from-eating-grass\/#What_does_it_indicate_when_a_dog_eats_grass\" title=\"What does it indicate when a dog eats grass?\">What does it indicate when a dog eats grass?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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>Is it safe for my dog to eat grass? <b>For dogs that are otherwise healthy and on regular parasite prevention medication, eating grass is considered to be safe. To keep your grass grazing dog healthy, make sure that there are no herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers on the grass your dog nibbles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_eating_grass_mean_anything\"><\/span>Does a dog eating grass mean anything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs eating grass is actually quite common (it has been observed in wild dogs, too, and may be completely natural) and this form of pica does not usually cause too many problems. In fact, <b>most veterinarians consider it a normal dog behavior<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_eating_lots_of_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly eating lots of grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One reason why dogs eat grass is that <b>they are really hungry, or have a dietary deficiency. If a dog is not getting their nutritional needs met, it&#8217;s more likely they&#8217;ll eat grass. Grass, like other plants growing outdoors in nature, contains vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are good for your furry friend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_grass\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as your dog isn&#8217;t getting parasites or consuming toxic chemicals from her grass eating, they&#8217;re probably fine. However, you might want to <b>bring it up with your vet at your dog&#8217;s next regularly scheduled appointment, just to be sure there aren&#8217;t any concerns you might be missing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_keep_eating_grass\"><\/span>Should I let my dog keep eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it safe for my dog to eat grass? <b>For dogs that are otherwise healthy and on regular parasite prevention medication, eating grass is considered to be safe. To keep your grass grazing dog healthy, make sure that there are no herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers on the grass your dog nibbles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_eating_grass_settle_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Does eating grass settle a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, eating grass may have the same effect in acting as a &#8216;natural antacid&#8217;. <b>Most dogs appear to feel better after eating grass, but this relief is often temporary as most dogs vomit afterwards<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_stop_her_eating_grass\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to stop her eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try tossing a Frisbee or playing another interactive game with them, or buy them a sturdy chew toy to keep them occupied. On the chance that your dog&#8217;s pica behavior is caused by a nutritional deficiency, <b>switching to a better dog food, especially a high-fiber variety, could help alleviate the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_frantically_eating_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog frantically eating grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs eating grass can also be a sign that <b>they are lacking fiber in their diet. Dogs need a lot of fiber, and if they&#8217;re not getting it from their food or through other outside sources, then they may turn to grass. If you feed your dog high-quality dry food that has a good amount of fiber in it, he should be fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_lacking_something_when_they_eat_grass\"><\/span>Are dogs lacking something when they eat grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs need roughage in their diets and grass is a good source of fiber. <b>A lack of roughage affects the dog&#8217;s ability to digest food and pass stool, so grass may actually help their bodily functions run more smoothly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_so_much_grass_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating so much grass all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? However, if your dog suddenly starts eating grass frequently or compulsively, it is usually a sign that something is wrong. <b>Most often, it is a sign of a fiber deficit in their diet or of boredom or anxiety. All of these problems should be things you can address with lifestyle changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_indicate_when_a_dog_eats_grass\"><\/span>What does it indicate when a dog eats grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bored, Stressed or Upset<\/b> Some vets believe dogs eat grass because they&#8217;re bored, stressed, anxious, or upset about something. Some dogs are more likely to eat grass when they believe they&#8217;re alone in the backyard, which contributes to the idea that they are unhappy when they do so.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I stop my dog from eating grass?Does a dog eating grass mean anything?Why is my dog suddenly eating lots of grass?What should I do if my dog eats grass?Should I let my dog keep eating grass?Does eating grass settle a dog&#8217;s stomach?What can I give my dog to stop her eating&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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\/24128"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24128"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24128\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}