Comments on: Why Does My Pup Do This: The Science Behind Why Dogs Eat Grass https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/ Doggy Dan's Reactivity Training Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:42:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-22760 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:23:22 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-22760 In reply to Margaret.

Hi Margaret…young puppies can be inquisitive and curious and do like to chew on things in their environment. Distracting her with a toy is a great idea and she will likely grow out of it and start to calm down a little it with this behaviour. One thing to be aware of though is that chewing and destruction can be a sign of Separation Anxiety, mainly if it occurs when owners are away from the home. At this age though, I would say that it’s just normal puppy behaviour and to keep a close eye on what she may be ingesting. Best, Doggy Dan

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-22759 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:19:29 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-22759 In reply to Kris.

Wow Kris, I have heard of grass seeds ending up in a dog’s nasal passage but not actual grass! Thanks for sharing your story, it’s great that other readers are aware that this is possible. I’m hoping she’s well and truly on the mend now. All the best, Dan

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-21164 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:42:46 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-21164 In reply to Andrea Loewy.

Hi Andrea, yes there is a reason dogs eat poo! I have written a Blog about other ‘odd’ behaviours our dogs do and #5 talks about why dogs eat poo! Take a look at the link below…Best Doggy Dan
http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/why-does-my-dog-do-this-10-odd-dog-behaviors-defined/

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-21163 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:41:52 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-21163 In reply to Mandy.

Hi Mandy, great question! I have written a Blog about other ‘odd’ behaviours our dogs do and #5 talks about why dogs eat poo! Take a look at the link below…Best Doggy Dan
http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/why-does-my-dog-do-this-10-odd-dog-behaviors-defined/

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-21160 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:38:43 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-21160 In reply to Sue.

Thanks Sue!…I’m glad you enjoy my Blogs…all the best, Doggy Dan

]]> By: Margaret https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-19541 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:12:39 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-19541 My 5 m.o. goldendoodle puppynot only eats green grass, but also any kind of green, including ivy vines (not the leaves), and the leaves of day lilies (doesn’t really eat them, but chews them like a stick, breaking them in pieces). She pulls the grass out by the roots and sometimes will continue to dig in the hole she makes or other times will lay down with the clump and appear to eat it plus the dirt. I am usually able to distract her so I don’t know how much grass and dirt she actually eats and I try to take the lily leaves and ivy roots away from her. Is this pretty normal for puppies? Will she outgrow eating dirt and digging holes?

]]> By: Kris https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-19533 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:15:06 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-19533 My dog ended up with 2 blades of grass in her nasal passage. She began with congestion and sneezing. She was given antibiotics and and antihistamines. After the antibiotics she was the same except she was producing a large amount of dog snot and violently shaking her head. Two of my sons were over when she shook her head. One noticed snot on her nose and the other one picked her up. It was at the correct height and time for me to see one tiny green speck peeking out each nostril. I extracted blades of grass about 3 inches long. She went from miserable to feeling great. The vet said this was the third case in 15 years that she knew of and the first one that solved itself. Evidently she ate grass, threw up and the blades went up her nasal passages instead of out her mouth. I had never heard of this so I imagine many of your readers are also unaware of this side effect.

]]> By: Andrea Loewy https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-19361 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:18:42 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-19361 Why does my dog like to eat dog poo- his own and other dogs? What is the best way to get him not to do this. He is a peekapoo- very sweet disposition.

]]> By: Sue https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-19319 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:05:56 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-19319 Thanks for sending these informative e-mails. I really enjoy them. This one especially. Both of my dogs enjoy eating grass when they go out and now I know the reason why.

]]> By: Mandy https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/the-science-behind-why-dogs-eat-grass/#comment-19327 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:48:21 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=14559#comment-19327 Never mind the grass, why does my dog eat other dogs poop?

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