Is It OK For My Dog or Cat To Eat Grass?
Are you concerned when your pet eats grass, then throws up afterwards? You’ll probably feel relieved to know that dogs and cats eat grass because their bodies need it.
Pets have been eating grass for a long time. In fact, grass is so popular with dogs that one species, dog grass (also known as couch grass and quack weed), is named after them. Dog grass grows everywhere except the southern-most states.
Think of grass as an herbal medicine. It acts as an internal cleanser, expelling excess mucus, bile, and other impurities. It also cleanses the bowels and expels worms. Cereal grasses contain enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Grass also contains chlorophyll which, prior to the use of antibiotics, was used to relieve pain, treat infections, ulcers, skin diseases, and anemia.
Some pet owners grow grass specifically to give to their cats and dogs to prevent or treat diarrhea, anemia, cataracts, fleas, tumors excessive shedding, and other health problems. Pets that are fed grass on a regular basis are less likely to crave outdoor grass. So, if you don’t feel comfortable with your pet eating the grass in your lawn, consider growing your own grass for them to eat.
