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Is it normal for dogs to eat grass?

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Dogs eating grass is actually quite common (it has been observed in wild dogs, too, and may be completely natural) and this form of pica does not usually cause too many problems. In fact, most veterinarians consider it a normal dog behavior. read more

The same study concluded that grass eating is a normal tendency inherited from dogs’ wild ancestors. People have postulated that in the wild, dogs’ ancestors would have ingested prey that had plant matter in their bowels and this drives dogs to seek it. read more

Many veterinarians consider grass eating a normal dog behavior. While dogs don’t gain anything of real nutritional value from grass, it also may not hurt them — as long as there are no dangerous fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides used on the grass itself. read more

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