{"id":9243,"date":"2021-06-28T13:51:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T19:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=9243"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:05:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:05:54","slug":"why-do-dogs-eat-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-do-dogs-eat-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs eat grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do dogs eat grass? 6 reasons your pooch is munching on your lawn, from anxiety to worms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your dog might be eating grass because it provides a source of fiber in their diet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dogs may also eat grass when their stomach is upset since it can make them throw up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grass-eating is a habit that dogs may have inherited from wolves, so some pups just like the taste.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0168159107001827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearly 80%<\/a>&nbsp;of dogs who have access to grass will occasionally eat it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers still don&#8217;t know exactly why dogs eat grass, but there are many theories, like getting rid of worms or calming their anxiety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Most of the time, grass-eating isn&#8217;t a problem, but if your dog starts overeating grass and vomiting, you should see your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are six reasons your dogs eat grass and when you should be concerned about it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. They need more fiber in their diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no single answer to why dogs eat grass, but some experts believe that dogs may be craving a nutritional component like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/fiber-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;fiber<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass may be &#8220;providing trace elements or vitamins that are missing in your dog&#8217;s diet,&#8221; says<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/about\/leadership\/jeannine-berger-dvm-dacvb-dacaw-cawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Jeannine Berger, DVM<\/a>, Senior Vice President of Rescue and Welfare at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;San Francisco SPCA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no studies proving that dogs with low-fiber diets eat more grass. However, there is some anecdotal evidence that dogs stop eating grass when their owners feed them a high-fiber diet, says<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org\/nicholas-dodman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Nicholas Dodman<\/a>, BVMS, DACVB, president of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Center for Canine Behavior Studies<\/a>.RELATED<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/dog-constipation\">5 ways to fix your dog&#8217;s constipation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog isn&#8217;t getting enough fiber, they may show<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/blogs\/nutritionnuggets\/dr-coates\/2015\/february\/all-fiber-not-same-32501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;symptoms<\/a>&nbsp;like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccanimalclinic.com\/dog-needs-anal-glands-expressed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blocked anal glands<\/a>, which can cause your dog to scratch their backside on carpets or leak a foul odor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see these signs along with grass-eating, talk to your vet about whether you should adjust your dog&#8217;s diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Their stomach is upset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fiber in grass may help food move more easily through your dog&#8217;s gut. Because of this, &#8220;grass might also help if your dog is dealing with underlying gastrointestinal disease, like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/do-i-have-ibd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;inflammatory bowel disease<\/a>,&#8221; Berger says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps due to instinct, some dogs have learned that eating grass may also soothe their acid reflux, Dodman says. And this makes sense, since grass contains pectin, a type of fiber that can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/foods-that-can-help-ease-heartburn-2019-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;help treat acid reflux<\/a>&nbsp;in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;<\/strong>If dogs have a bad feeling in their stomach, they may eat grass to make themselves throw up and feel better,&#8221; Dodman says. However, vomiting might not be the main reason dogs eat grass \u2014 a small<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0168159107001827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;2008 study<\/a>&nbsp;found that only 22% of dogs who ate grass tended to vomit afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog is regularly eating grass to the point of vomiting, Berger says to call your vet, as this can be a sign of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/dog-vomiting-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underlying disease<\/a>&nbsp;like intestinal issues, cancer, or liver disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides eating grass,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwindvets.com\/site\/blog-southeast-memphis-vet\/2020\/03\/12\/does-dog-have-upset-stomach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;other signs<\/a>&nbsp;that your dog has an upset stomach include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vomiting or diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licking their lips or licking the air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gulping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog has an upset stomach, you can also try<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/nutrition\/six-foods-to-feed-your-dog-when-hes-sick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;feeding them mild foods<\/a>&nbsp;like boneless, skinless chicken and rice. If it doesn&#8217;t get better after a couple days, call your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. 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