Why is my dog eating leaves?

Eating leaves won't hurt your dog as long as the leaves are not sprayed with toxic chemicals and fertilizers. Some plants are poisonous and continuous ingestion of the leaves could result to medical concerns such as cardio respiratory arrest and kidney failure. read more

As some of the dog’s preys are herbivores, the grasses and the leaves on the stomach of the prey will be eaten by the dog thus our canine friends have developed a fondness for eating leaves. Domesticated dogs are fed commercial dog food. read more

If you notice your dog is consistently eating leaves, assess the situation and see if your dog is simply bored or if there is an underlying cause of their munching on leaves. If it is boredom, you may want to change out their toys and also consider some interactive toys that make them work and think. read more

Dogs eat grass for many reasons, such as trying to get more fiber into their diets, trying to induce vomit or simply craving non-food items -- a condition known as pica. But eating grass and leaves is not always a good idea, especially if the area has been sprayed. read more