Complete Puppy Training

So what does it mean if you see your puppy eating grass?

Well, there are a couple reasons why your puppy may be doing this.

The first reason is to help it to enduce vomiting.  She may be eating the grass to help her vomit and get rid of something she has eaten that is unpleasant, or to settle her uncomfortable tummy.

Dogs do not have the ability to digest grass due to a lack of the necessary enzymes that are required for grass digestion, so yes, they will vomit it back up at some point.  This is a natural instinct your puppy has, to protect herself from poisoning or foods that can make her feel ill.

Grass also contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can assist in the relief of pain and the treatment of infections, which is another reason why your puppy might be eating it.

Another scenario  is to aid in the digestion of food.  Certain grasses will help in the digestion process.  Also, your puppy might not be getting enough nutrients from her dog food.

The only thing  you need to ensure is that you haven't recently sprayed the grass with herbicides or chemicals that could do harm your puppy.

If your puppy is eating grass, determine the cause.  If she's not sick, then try switching to a better dog food so she is getting the nutrients she needs.  There is probably no harm in your puppy eating grass, as long as the grass does not have any chemicals on it.

Check out the Complete Puppy Training Handbook for even more tips on raising your puppy.