--- title: "Should My Dog Be Eating Grass?" id: "202786" type: "post" slug: "should-my-dog-be-eating-grass" published_at: "2020-04-29T14:00:00+00:00" modified_at: "2020-04-29T14:00:00+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/2020/04/29/should-my-dog-be-eating-grass/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/2020/04/29/should-my-dog-be-eating-grass.md" excerpt: "Are you finding yourself wondering if you bought a cow instead of a dog? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. Many dog owners find themselves scratching their heads and wondering why their beloved pooch is dining on the..." taxonomy_category: - "Tips & Tricks" --- [Home](https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/blog/) / [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/category/blog/) / **Should My Dog Be Eating Grass?** [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/category/blog/) # Should My Dog Be Eating Grass? April 29, 2020 · 3 min read · [Carley Kuehner](https://www.petlandfortmyers.com/author/cosmick/) [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=www.petlandfortmyers.com) Are you finding yourself wondering if you bought a cow instead of a dog? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. Many dog owners find themselves scratching their heads and wondering why their beloved pooch is dining on the backyard grass. You may be asking yourself if this is normal behavior and if it’s good for him. So, let’s dig a little deeper into this doggy behavior. It’s more common than you might think, so you don’t really have to be concerned about them eating grass. Pica, the disorder that is characterized by eating non-food things, could indicate a nutritional imbalance or alert you to some boredom that is commonly found in puppies and younger dogs. Most veterinarians consider this activity to be normal and has also been observed in wild dogs as well. In one [small-scale study, 79% of 49 dog owners](https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/why-do-dogs-eat-grass) and their dogs with regular access to grass said that their pooches ate grass or some other backyard vegetation. So, why is your dog eating grass? Some people think it’s because their dog isn’t feeling well and others while others dispute that thought by saying that dogs couldn’t possibly be smart enough to eat grass to treat an unsettled tummy. Also, even after grass-eating, most dogs don’t vomit and typically weren’t unwell prior to chowing down on this green delicacy. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. Adorable, vet-checked pups looking for their forever homes — available now. 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These can be very toxic to dogs, along with certain types of vegetation. So, while you are sure now that you don’t have a cow with paws on your hand, keep watch over your dog to make sure that his diet is the right one and he’s not munching your neighbor’s marigolds. [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=www.petlandfortmyers.com) Available Now## If you loved this, you'll *love our puppies* Meet the happy, healthy pups ready to join your family today — browse the whole litter below. 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