Experts believe that our canine companions sometimes eat grass to induce vomiting and, as a result, alleviate stomach upset. This is also an evolutionary thing - when ancient wild dogs felt nauseous, they instinctively ate grass which irritated their stomachs and caused vomiting.
Dogs are notorious for eating things they shouldnt, and theres a long list of items that can cause problems for your dog. Try to figure out what might have caused your dogs upset stomach to help your vet make a diagnosis. Check out these posts to learn more
However, it can be difficult to discern whether the upset stomach causes the grass eating or the grass eating causes the upset stomach. Researchers have actually tested this theory and found that 10% of dogs showed signs of illness prior to eating grass, and 25% vomited after eating...
Very common causes. Eating something they shouldnt. This is, by far, the most common reason why dogs end up with an upset stomach. Consider whether your dog has eaten a plant (indoors or outdoors), food dropped on the ground (like a grape)...
So, why is your dog eating grass? The reasons can vary from natural instinct and mild stomach upset to boredom or simply liking the taste. In most cases, grass eating is normal and not a cause for alarm.
