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My Dog Eats A LOT Of Grass. Why Would She Eat So Much And So Frequently?

I know the rule of thumb is that when puppy has an upset tummy they will eat grass,but My dog eats it as a second meal!! She also doesn't really seem to chew it up all that well, as when she does bring it up she has a real hard time. Any idea why she would eat so much and so frequently?

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    Something is going on with her, and she is probably thinking that the grass will help to make her better, but if she is doing this all the time, then I think it's time for you to get her to the vet dear.
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    Tiggersmom  

    answered 2 years ago

    She goes to the vet for her regular visits, blood work,stool samples and so on. They have never found anything wrong with her?!
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    Jessicae

    Jessicae

    commented 2 years ago

    My two dogs eat grass all the time, whenever they can find it. Sometimes they throw up and sometimes not. I'd say usually not. They get regular vet checks and nothing has been found. If you do find out something, would you post it or put it in my shout box please. Thanks.
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    Okiegranny

    Okiegranny

    commented 2 years ago

    I can only imagine then that she is just hooked on eating the grass.
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    Tiggersmom

    Tiggersmom

    commented 2 years ago

      Well if it eats grass, then it must have a stomach ache, but if it eats alot of grass, you should probably take it to the vet to get it checked out, just in case.
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      Uchiha09  

      answered 2 years ago

      Everyone seems to think I should ship her off to the vet, so I think I will!! Maybe they missed something??Thanks for the input!!
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      Jessicae

      Jessicae

      commented 2 years ago

        Dogs (and cats) do this to expel accumulated hair from their esophagus. It's more common with cats because they groom themselves and results in coughing up a fur-ball.  With dogs, it can be an indication the dog needs to be brushed more often.  It can also be from accumulation of pet hair from your carpets.  It sticks to the pet's toys (especially tennis balls) and ends up in the dogs throat.  The esophagus catches it preventing it from passing through the digestive system.  Eating grass causes a reaction so they can cough it up.  It's a natural defense mechanism.

        Do yourself and your pets a big favor and clean up shedding hair from both your pets and your furniture, particularly the carpet.  

        If your dog eats grass, let him.  He must need to.  Just stay outside with him until he coughs it up.  You don't want that action in your house.  It will happen within 20 minutes after eating the grass.  Just be careful not to let him eat plants that could be harmful.

        Vet visits should be regular.  The vet will tell you the same thing if you ask him.  Good Luck!
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        Roo  

        answered 2 years ago

        As I do find your input helpful, she does not vomit up the grass very often. Just eats it, and goes on with what she was doing.
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        Jessicae

        Jessicae

        commented 2 years ago

        They don't chew it up - don't know if you've noticed, but dogs don't chew! They just bite, tear and swallow! Maybe a visit to the vet might be in order. She might have swallowed an object which can't pass through her stomach, like a ball or something, and is constantly trying to expel it. Yes, the more I think about it, the more I think you should take her to a vet!
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        Karmabum  

        answered 2 years ago

        She has eaten grass like it's going out of style since she was a young pup(she is now 9 mths old) She did chew up and swallow a tennis ball a few weeks ago. Took her to the vet because she was not herself. They gave us a laxative for her and she seemed better. So I don't thing it's something she ate.
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        Jessicae

        Jessicae

        commented 2 years ago

        My first dog lived till she was fourteen and a half and all through her life she ate grass daily
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        Guest

        Guest  

        answered 8 months ago

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