Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Dog eats grass. Human immediately Googles: IS MY DOG DYING? Usually, no.

Dogs may eat grass for several reasons. Some simply seem to like it, some may be exploring or foraging, and sometimes it can happen alongside an upset stomach. There isn't one single explanation that fits every dog.

Occasional grass eating in an otherwise bright, comfortable dog is common. What matters is the whole picture.

If grass eating becomes frequent or frantic, or comes with repeated vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, pain or other changes, that's a good reason to talk to your vet.

And yes, sometimes the scientific explanation really is: apparently the salad bar looked appealing.