Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Dogs are carnivores, but these creatures are occasionally seen eating grass.
Why do dogs eat grass? Is the dog hungry? Does the grass contain substances that are not found in the dogs manufactured food? Have you ever wondered why the dog has suddenly decided that it is time for the lawn mower to retire? Grass eating is a natural canine behavior although some owners would be amazed as some dogs do not exhibit this behavior.
Wolves and foxes, the progenitors of the modern day domesticated dogs eat all the part of their prey.
The prey can be a plant eating animal.
In the wild, food is scarce and the dogs will eat all parts of its prey.
The grass and the plants in the intestines of the herbivores is eaten by the dog.
Thus, grass and plants become a normal part of a dogs diet because dogs have acquired a taste for grass.
There is no definitive reason why modern day dogs eat grass.
Both healthy and sick dogs are seen occasionally munching blades of grass.
Although it was speculated that since domesticated dogs no longer need to hunt to survive, the diet is nutrient deficit.
A dog will eat grass to fill up the nutrient deficiency.
This is probably the reason why some city dwellers provide their dogs with grass supplements.
When you let the dog out to do its business in the yard the dog may take the chance to munch on a mouthful of grass.
To the dog the lawn is one big salad plate.
Dogs eat almost anything.
To a dog the spoiled food in the garbage cans, the animal poop, the unearthed dead animals are yummy delicacies.
No wonder these animals suffer from stomach upsets from time to time.
A dog eats grass to induce vomiting.
This is their way of expelling substances that do not agree with their digestive systems.
Owners need not be too concerned about the grass eating habit of their dog.
It is after all better than eating poop.
However, it is important for the dog owners to make sure that the grass is free from toxic chemicals that are harmful to the dog.
Prevent the dog from chomping on a lawn that is newly sprayed with fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
Moreover, the dog may also eat some kinds of mushroom that can poisonous to our furry friend.
Some dogs may act as if they are eating grass when in fact they are only sniffing the scent of other animals to gather information on who pass in their territories.