2023-06-02 10:57:52
Pet owners often report that, like cats, dogs also eat grass frequently. However, this behavior does not only occur in pets. Graduated from Yellowstone National Park examinations According to the report, up to 74 percent of wolf excrement contains plant material (mainly grass), which suggests that this behavior has probably been inherited since the appearance of dogs, writes the Science Alert.
However, this was done by a smaller study of 12 dogs research denied it. It has also been suggested that dogs can use grass as a natural laxative, or that they can provide plant fiber in their diet. However, there is no clear scientific evidence for these either.
But then what leads to eating grass? The main finding of the previously mentioned study of 12 animals was that when dogs have not yet received their daily meals, they are more likely to eat grass. In short, the hungrier the dog, the more likely it is to eat grass. So the simple answer is that dogs just love to eat grass.
Can this be harmful to dogs?
Well, yes, because the grass in public areas is sometimes treated with herbicides. And the chemicals that affect the lawn can often be detected on the grass even 48 hours after spraying, and they have also been detected in the urine of dogs.
There are also scientific results according to which the same chemical loadings appear in the urine of dogs and humans living in the same environment. Therefore, even if you use herbicides on your own lawn, it is important to remove your dog, his toys, food and water bowl from the area before spraying.
Finally, it is also worth paying attention to the fact that next to the grass some common plants both its leaves and flowers can be poisonous to your dog. Examples include leander and cornflower, as well as oregano and bay leaf, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
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