From time to time, we all have probably noticed that our canine companions can graze out in the yard like so many of their bovine brethren. For some it may even be a day to day occurrence. Although any sudden change in your dog’s behavior or eating habits should be noted and relayed to your veterinarian, usually this hankering for grass is not something to necessarily get real worried about. But the question remains – Why do dogs eat grass?
Evolutionary Explanation
When it comes down to it, domesticated dogs are not natural hunting carnivores. They are not really classified as full omnivores though as they will eat just about anything in order to satiate their hunger and receive the nutrients their bodies need. If we move down the evolutionary ladder we begin to see that the wild ancestors of modern canines gobbled up every single part of the meals they had skillfully scavanged. This regularly included the stomach contents of smaller animals who ate only plants. So even though their diet concentrated on meat and protein intake they also got a little green mixed in.If we move forward to today’s time and the eating habits of the modern dog we can see how they might occasionally seek out grass or other vegetable matter as a substitute. They still need to obtain those vital nutrients that plants can provide and they have to find it elsewhere. But why do dogs eat grass specifically, especially when the end result is usually a sick or vomiting pup?Continue reading "Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?"
Russ Barker is a real person dispite his perfect name for the pet idustry. He, like so many others, has often wondered why do dogs eat grass. So he spent time researching this habit and wrote an awesome blog article for you. Russ is the head blogger for DogTagArt.com, a business dedicated to supplying the world's pets with awesome one-of-a-kind pet ID tags. These safe and stylish custom dog tags are a fun way for them to encourage pet safety and responsibility and ensure that lost pets make it back to their homes and the ones they love if lost.
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