Eating Grass Intentionally

Many owners panic when they see their dog eating grass, assuming the dog is ill and trying to induce vomiting. While some dogs do vomit after eating grass, studies suggest the majority do not. Grass-eating is a normal, instinctual behaviour seen in wild canids as well.

Why they do it:

• Supplementing fibre in their diet
• Soothing minor gastrointestinal discomfort
• The texture and taste appeal to them — especially fresh, young grass
• Instinctual gut cleansing (helping to physically sweep intestinal parasites in wild environments)

When to act: Only if the grass-eating is excessive, compulsive, or consistently followed by vomiting. Otherwise, it's generally harmless.

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