Dogs are one of the animals that eat anything thus you should not be surprised if your Fido has decided to help you with the task of weeding the garden. Dogs have a rather amusing habit of eating grass. Dogs are indiscriminate eaters and you have to be thankful that the dog has decided to eat grass instead of raiding the trash cans or eating its own or other dog's poop. Many pet parents, especially those that ensures that the pet received top quality food will be mystified at the dog's taste for grass. A dog owner would wonder what makes his dog eat grass?
Wolves, the ancestors of dogs have grass as part of their diet. Wolves are generally carnivorous as these wild animals subsist by eating their prey but when prey is not available, wolves would supplement their diet with grass. The inclination to eat grass was associated with the dogs survival in the wild that necessitates eating herbivores. Food in the wild is scarce and dogs have to consume what was hunted thereby also consuming the grasses and leaves on the prey's stomach. Dogs in the wild have eventually developed a fondness for grass as these herbaceous plants have supplemented the dogs' diet.
Modern day dogs have no reason to eat grass. Loving owners would ensure that the pet has a continuous supply of nutritious foods. The dog though would still be seen munching grass as if enjoying the world's most expensive salad. Dogs are noted to be indiscriminate eaters but explanation as to why dogs eat grass was given by dog experts.
Nutrient deficiency in the dog's commercial food was considered. Dogs are intelligent animals but their ability to know what is wrong with their diet is uncanny. By eating grass, the dog can correct the perceived dietary imbalance. Not only do dogs have big appetites, they are not choosy eaters as well.
It is not surprising for dogs to have upset stomachs if they have ingested something that was not accepted by the dog's system. Grass is a natural cleanser that is used by dogs to deal with an upset stomach. A dog only has to eat grass to purge the toxic substances that were ingested. Grass blades are not unlike fingers stuck to the throat to induce vomiting. Grass is an effective bowel cleanser that eradicates parasite infestation.
Wolves, the ancestors of dogs have grass as part of their diet. Wolves are generally carnivorous as these wild animals subsist by eating their prey but when prey is not available, wolves would supplement their diet with grass. The inclination to eat grass was associated with the dogs survival in the wild that necessitates eating herbivores. Food in the wild is scarce and dogs have to consume what was hunted thereby also consuming the grasses and leaves on the prey's stomach. Dogs in the wild have eventually developed a fondness for grass as these herbaceous plants have supplemented the dogs' diet.
Modern day dogs have no reason to eat grass. Loving owners would ensure that the pet has a continuous supply of nutritious foods. The dog though would still be seen munching grass as if enjoying the world's most expensive salad. Dogs are noted to be indiscriminate eaters but explanation as to why dogs eat grass was given by dog experts.
Nutrient deficiency in the dog's commercial food was considered. Dogs are intelligent animals but their ability to know what is wrong with their diet is uncanny. By eating grass, the dog can correct the perceived dietary imbalance. Not only do dogs have big appetites, they are not choosy eaters as well.
It is not surprising for dogs to have upset stomachs if they have ingested something that was not accepted by the dog's system. Grass is a natural cleanser that is used by dogs to deal with an upset stomach. A dog only has to eat grass to purge the toxic substances that were ingested. Grass blades are not unlike fingers stuck to the throat to induce vomiting. Grass is an effective bowel cleanser that eradicates parasite infestation.
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