singingpilgrim
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| 07/19/2008 6:54 PM |
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Since I brought her home everytime she goes outside she eats grass. It's annoying.
Our dog Radar does the same thing, but he didn't start until after we got the goats, when he started watching them and imitating them (no joke!)
However, I can't chalk Sophia's behavior up to thinking she's a goat (or more likely that the goats are big ole horned dogs) so I'm wondering what's behind it? I mean, I do know that all dogs do this sometimes, for digestion... but EVERYTIME she goes outside?
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Pamela
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pepper
Obsessed
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| 07/19/2008 7:45 PM |
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Grass eating is most commonly a sign of tummy trouble. Since it has been happening since you got him home, it could be possible that it's the nervousness of being in a new place, or possibly a sudden food change, if you didn't get any of the previous food he was eating.
It could also be that his diet is lacking some vitamin or something. Make sure you are feeding something good. There is a ton of information about different foods on here.
From experience, if they eat a little, it's to settle their stomach, if they eat a ton and just keep eating it (if you let them), they are trying to make themselves throw up to get rid of whatever's bothering their tummy.
I hope it resolves itself quickly for you. |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/19/2008 8:08 PM |
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like Kristin said, it could be from tummy trouble or lacking certain nutrients, but it could also be a sign of stress. It's just a normal dog thing, don't worry too much about it.  |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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singingpilgrim
Ratastic
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| 07/19/2008 8:19 PM |
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Okay. Yeah, I mean I've had her less than two weeks, so... stress is understandable, and she is adjusting foods (we bought what the shelter had been feeding her, but she refused to eat it, so she had to switch suddenly).
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Pamela
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/20/2008 10:47 AM |
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| Button has a sensitive stomach and eats grass once or twice a week, usually in the early morning when she gets up. I think it's because her stomach is fed dinner at 3:30pm everyday and she doesn't get food again until 6:30 the next morning. I think she produces too much stomach acid on that empty stomach, and dogs eat grass when they have an upset stomach so they will throw up what is upsetting them. If the stomach is empty, they just throw up the acid bile. Lately I've been feeding her a few bites of something or treats at bedtime and when I do I notice she doesn't usually eat grass the next morning. Unfortunately, this need and maintaining her proper weight is a delicate balance. If I give her too much at night, she starts gaining weight. |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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k_dmom33
Terrier Terror
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| 07/20/2008 12:38 PM |
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| Jack will nibble also. We have an area of really long grass way out in the back that he likes to do his business in (goofy dog doesnt like to poop or pee on short grass...go figure) Anyway he nibbles that when he's out there almost everyday. |
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/20/2008 1:31 PM |
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There is a certain type of (weedy) grass Savanna eats a bit of every time she is out there. She doesn't vomit, and seems fine. Maybe it's just something your pup needs? Sorry, no advice. |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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singingpilgrim
Ratastic
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| 07/20/2008 11:04 PM |
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| I figure I'll just give it another week or so... if she doesn't stop by then I'll worry... lol... |
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Pamela
~Sophia Abigail's Mom~ |
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/20/2008 11:45 PM |
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BTW! Looking at your avatar. Your pup is BEAUTIFUL!  |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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lynnygal
Terrier Terror
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| 07/21/2008 12:17 AM |
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Both our dogs eat grass on occasion.....it is a digestive thing.....but I wouldn't worry about it..... Your pup sure is a cutie pie!
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braeli_bryson
Ratastic
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| 07/21/2008 7:13 AM |
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| digestive thing huh? both of mine each grass when they are outside... seems to be just for fun. they like to put everything in there mouths. |
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"No one knows YOU better than YOU!"
gianni_mahopac, ny
bryson: pearl tri color | braeli: chocolate tri color.
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supercooper™
Ratterific
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| 07/21/2008 4:27 PM |
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I'm with you braeli_bryson. Mine eats grass every time he goes outside. When we go to the dog park, he likes to jump through the tall grass and he always comes out with a mouthful. He doesn't vomit afterwards, so I think he just likes the texture/taste or something. |
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singingpilgrim
Ratastic
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| 07/25/2008 3:39 AM |
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| Thank you Debra! I think so too! |
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Pamela
~Sophia Abigail's Mom~ |
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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 07/25/2008 6:35 AM |
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| maybe its a monkey see monkey do? tauney and my chi do not but not all the time dont worry to much unless something really happens |
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