Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Dogs can sometimes eat grass to self-treat an illness. You should get your dog checked out by their vet if:

• they’re eating grass but not also eating their normal food 
• eating grass and doesn’t seem themselves/appears unwell
• your dog’s eating grass frantically or excessively
• your dog is eating grass, and then throwing up repeatedly
• they’re eating grass but also have diarrhea or blood in their stool
• they’re eating grass and noticeably licking their lips
• they’re eating grass and have recently lost a lot of weight

Love2Dogs Pro Tip: If your dog loves eating grass and rolling in it, it’s good practice as a pet parent to be mindful of grass seeds. Grass seeds are notorious for getting into places they shouldn’t and are a very common problem, especially in the summer months. They are most commonly seen to get trapped inside the ear, the eye, in between the toes, and in the skin. Because of their one-directional dart-like shape, they are sharp enough to penetrate the skin or a crevice, but they cannot come out themselves and instead keep migrating forwards. This can cause swelling, abscesses, and infections if not found and removed early! They’ll often need to be removed by the vet, as well as then require the necessary medication to reduce swelling and clear the infection. Make sure you don’t ignore the signs because grass seeds can become VERY painful for your pup, and may damage the internal structures (such as the eardrum) leading to serious problems further down the line.