Why Your Dog Eats Grass

 

A Public Service Announcement From Kero

Humans.

You spend hundreds of dollars on premium dog food.

You research ingredients.

You compare protein percentages.

You read reviews written by strangers named Brenda.

Then you watch your dog eat grass and suddenly assume we've lost our minds.

Let's think this through.

If we were incapable of making good decisions, would we spend our lives successfully manipulating you into sharing snacks?

Exactly.

The Great Lawn Buffet

Every spring, humans become deeply concerned when dogs start nibbling grass.

You stare out the window like you've witnessed a crime.

"KERO! WHAT ARE YOU EATING?"

Grass.

I'm eating grass.

I feel like I was fairly clear about that.

Sometimes it tastes good.

Sometimes my stomach feels a little weird.

Sometimes I simply enjoy watching you panic.

You'd be amazed at how entertaining humans become when they think something is wrong.

The Internet Is Not Helping

The moment a dog eats one blade of grass, humans immediately open Google.

Five minutes later you've diagnosed us with:

• Stomach cancer
• Worms
• Emotional trauma
• Mercury retrograde
• Possession by woodland spirits

Meanwhile, we're lying in the sunshine, wondering why everyone is being weird.

The internet has many useful purposes.

Teaching humans how to catastrophize is apparently one of them.

Let's Talk About Tummies

Sometimes, dogs do seek out grass when their stomachs feel a little unsettled.

Notice I said sometimes.

Dogs are individuals.

Much like humans.

Except generally better behaved.

For occasional digestive support, my human often talks about herbs traditionally used to support tummy comfort:

🌿 Slippery Elm

🌿 Marshmallow Root

🌿 Chamomile

🌿 Fennel

They're gentle options often used to support digestive health.

Notice how I said support.

Not magically cure everything.

Humans love turning every herb into either a miracle or a conspiracy.

Life is rarely that dramatic.

Unfortunately.

When You Should Actually Worry

If your dog suddenly starts eating huge amounts of grass, vomiting repeatedly, acting uncomfortable, refusing food, or generally behaving unlike themselves...

Stop consulting Karen on Facebook.

Call your veterinarian.

Karen once suggested coconut oil for a broken fence.

Karen is not a reliable source of medical information.

A Note About Observation

One thing dogs are excellent at is observation.

We notice everything.

The treat bag is opening three rooms away.

The squirrel in the neighbour's yard.

The exact moment you think about going to the kitchen.

Humans could learn a lot from us.

Instead of immediately panicking, simply observe.

Has your dog's appetite changed?

Energy level?

Bathroom habits?

Mood?

Those clues tell a much bigger story than a few bites of lawn salad.

Kero's Final Wisdom

The next time your dog eats grass, try not to react like you've just discovered a crime scene.

Sometimes a dog has a mildly upset stomach.

Sometimes a dog likes the taste.

Sometimes a dog is conducting important scientific research.

And sometimes...

We know you'll lose your mind over it.

And honestly, that's pretty funny.

Now, if you'll excuse me, there's a suspicious patch of dandelions outside that requires immediate investigation.

For science.

Kero
Professional Judger of Humans, Backyard Botanist, and CEO of Unsolicited Opinions 🐾