Dog Eating Grass

Tips for Discouraging Grazing Dogs

Dogs eat grass for many reasons so I wouldn’t worry. As for the reason why dogs eat grass, who knows.  Why do people eat Doritos?  So many reasons, right? 🙂  If your dog eats a lot of grass and vomits it up on your floor, try these tips.

If your dog is sick, meaning he or she refuses to eat or drink, I recommend a prompt visit to your vet.

Upgrade Kibble

Just like humans, dogs are what they eat so make sure your dog is eating high quality kibble. High quality kibble means real food is listed in your dog’s kibble ingredient list. There is nothing wrong with corn or byproducts  regardless of what specific dog food companies claim unless your dog is allergic to them. If you’re not sure, here’s a list of the most popular high quality kibbles. Or, you may want to explore cooking homemade meals for your dog. If so, check out tips here.

Add Pulped Veggies

If your dog loves eating grass and it causes digestive stress, I recommend adding pulped vegetables to your dog’s diet. By pulping or cooking veggies and fruits, you’re breaking down the plant cellulose layer so dogs can easily digest and utilize the nutrients.

For pulping, I add fruits and veggies (remove pits and seeds first) to a food processor and pulverize until finely ground (resembling pesto). Depending on your dog’s size, add one teaspoon or tablespoon to your dog’s meals. You’ll be shocked. He’ll gobble it up!

Usually, I pulp kale, apples, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes or cauliflower and place in plastic freezer bags for storage. All bags go in the freezer and I thaw as needed. After feeding pulped fruits and veggies for a few days, I usually notice a reduction in or elimination of grass eating so your floors are now safe. 🙂

READ MORE: Understanding Dog Nutrition