Those who are more attentive may notice this phenomenon. Sometimes when their dogs are playing outside, they will lie on the park or the wild grass in the field of chewing green grass, and sometimes even ate. I believe most people will feel surprised, and they can't help but ask: Why is the dog eating grass?
Many dogs like to eat grass, and some even treat grass as their own habits, just like they are led by the owner every day. Fortunately, many experts think that pet owners do not need to worry about their dogs eating grass. So what causes your dog to gobble in the yard at home?
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Dogs and cats are different. They are not specialized carnivorous animals. They are omnivorous, but they are different from ordinary omnivorous animals. For tens of thousands of years, dogs have been a speculators who have been picked up and eating rotten food. In order to meet their basic dietary needs, they can eat almost anything.
The ancestors of modern dogs often swallow the entire prey, and sometimes swallow the stomach of the entire herbivorous animal. Due to human domestication and their own evolution, modern dogs are no longer like their ancestors, and they are replaced by their plants as a replacement food source for their own. The most common is grass, because it "can be available at hand". Modern wild dogs not only eat grass but also eat fruits, berries and other vegetables.
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Obviously, dogs can obtain the nutrition they need from very rich plant treasure troves, but this still cannot explain why the dog will spit it out after eating grass.
Stomach discomfort such as stomach bloating and stomach pain will find the most natural solution, that is, eating grass. When the dog gobbles to eat grass, the rough leaves and stems of the grass will rub their throats and stomach itching. This itching feeling will cause the dog to vomit, especially when the dog is swallowed to eat the grass without the grass, but it will not be grassy without the grass. When chewing, this feeling will be stronger.
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Although the dog does not eat a lot of grass at a time like a cow, they will bite down one by one, and then chew it slowly for a while, and do not spit it out (the uncomfortable dog will eat grass with a large mouthful of grass. Then spit it out). The dog may do this because they found that the grass is actually delicious, or it may be because they just need to add a little coarse feed to their stomach.
In fact, grass contains the nutrition necessary for many dogs, especially for which dogs with a single diet. If you see your dog chewing grass or plants at home in a large mouth, then you should add some herbaceous plants and vegetables to his food. Although dogs are not as particular as cats, they don't like to eat raw vegetables. They are a bit like big children.
So you should understand that it is not a bad thing for dogs to eat grass. But pay attention to your dog suddenly ate a lot of grass. This may be a potential signal, indicating that your dog may have some diseases and he is trying to treat himself, then you need to take him to see the veterinarian.
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You can also buy a small plate for a small plate to install a grass, or plant a small garden at home. This can provide your dog with a replacement of outdoor grasslands and gardens, so that your dog will not accidentally eat outdoor pesticides, and there are some pesticides in the herbicide.