Why do dogs eat grass？

When you walking with your dog, sometimes you will find your dog eat grass. Although You feed your dog a nutritious food full of everything they need to grow and be healthy, so why do they insist on eating grass?

Some veterinarian suggests dogs eat grass to make up for a nutritional deficiency but even dogs that eat well-balanced diets will eat grass. It's possible that they simply like the taste. So even if you're feeding your dog well, they might still fancy some fiber or greens!

Dogs crave human interaction and may try to get their owners’ 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 fingernails. Whether dogs are bored, lonely, or anxious, it’s often noted that the grass eating increases as owner contact time decreases. For anxious dogs, you should pay more attention to them, you can give them dog toys or use the retractable dog leash walking with your dog, give them more space.

The other type of grass eating is thought to be more of instinctive behavior. This is thought to be a deliberate attempt to induce vomiting after they've swallowed something that makes them feel ill. It is possible your dog is suffering from an upset stomach, and their instinct is to throw up to relieve the stomachache. Dogs eat grass to make themselves vomit, they usually swallow grass as quickly as possible, barely even chewing it. These long and unchewed pieces of grass tickle their throats to stimulate vomiting.

It’s important to keep a careful eye on the sort of grass your dog is eating. Some plants are not suitable for dogs to eat. Don't let them eat anything that has been treated with pesticides or fertilizers. You should check your lawn care products to ensure whether or not they're safe for pets.