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Post by tracilg on Jun 3, 2008 12:18:52 GMT -5
and there are times when she tries to go #2 that a big wad of grass will block things up. Then I have to get a paper towel or something and pull it out so she can finish herr business.
Let's just say neither one of us is a fan of this whole process.
I understand dogs naturally eat grass, but thought this was usually when they wanted to make themselves throw up. Babe never throws up the grass. It just comes out mostly undigested at the other end.
So, I have two questions. Why might she be eating this much grass - at least several good-sized bites every time she's outside - and how can I make her stop?
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Post by RealPitBull on Jun 3, 2008 12:44:52 GMT -5
This would lead me to believe she is having some sort of stomach upset/issue. All dogs eat small quanitities of grass but if she is eating to the point that she is causing problems for herself, then it becomes a concern. What sort of food is she on, and has she had any vomiting or loose stools? This is anecedotal, but my dog has a lot of stomach issues and I'd always know when a problem was about to manifest itself because he'd eat more grass than usual. I put him on an herbal stomach supplement and the problams all but vanished. I use this: www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/digestive-support-dog-cat-system-problems.html
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Post by tracilg on Jun 3, 2008 12:55:53 GMT -5
Right now she's on Maxximum brand dog food. I know, don't yell. But I figured it was better than Purina and I had to grab something quick. I've been doing lots of reading and am not sure what food to switch her to. I think I'm down to Blue Buffalo or Solid Gold.
I'm not 100% sure if she's intentionally eating the grass - I know that sounds weird. But she only goes after the really tall grass and tends to chew on it a while. So I'm not sure if she isn't playing with it and it just eventually makes its way into her tummy, or if she really means to eat it.
She hasn't had any vomiting. And only one incident of loose stools and that was after my daughter had her chewing on burdock leaves.
Right now her stools are what I would consider normal - at least when the grass isn't involved.
Also - we feed her a number of fruits and veggies as treats since she loves them. Apple slices, oranges, bell peppers, tomato, pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries. But those are in small amounts just as occasional treats.
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Post by RealPitBull on Jun 4, 2008 7:23:54 GMT -5
I've used and been happy with Solid Gold, FWIW.
As far as the grass.....can you cut it? LOL Or else just supervise.
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Post by tracilg on Jun 4, 2008 14:33:33 GMT -5
Well...... I can't cut the tall grass as that is my father's hay field for his dairy cows. However, after being allowed backyard freedom and abusing it by wandering too far and not coming when called, Babe is back to being restricted to leash only. So for now, I can control it and keep her away from the grass. Hopefully when switched to a better feed, the urge to eat it will stop.
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Post by emilys on Jun 4, 2008 16:52:43 GMT -5
all my dogs love to eat grass. It's not always about being sick.. some dogs just like the taste of it.
Sometimes they do get "hangers" when they poop. I rarely help out; nature will take its course...
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Post by RealPitBull on Jun 4, 2008 17:07:44 GMT -5
"Hangers!" LOL Yuck but true hehehe
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Post by maryellen on Jun 5, 2008 7:55:31 GMT -5
cows will be cows LOL.. if your pup doesnt have a solid recall do not let her off leash .. maxxium is better then purina so dont worry. you can also try www.canidae.com, they have an All life stages food that is good for puppies to seniors, i used that when i fed kibble and its a pretty good food, cost effective as well, 40 lbs will run you around $25-38 a bag depending where you live.. if you want to feed food that has no grains, if your pup is an active adult dog you can do Innova EVO or Innova RED MEATS, they are grain free , but high protein .
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Post by AmyJo27 on Jun 5, 2008 10:54:33 GMT -5
My dogs eat canidae and they LOVE it!!! Also it seemed to make there coats extra shiny! My dogs nibble on grass sometimes but nothing like what you are describing! lol good luck
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