When Pets Eat Grass

Have you noticed your dog or cat has picked up a peculiar habit of munching on grass the second he gets outside? There is no need to instantly panic over Fido’s peculiar taste for the ground beneath him. For some animals, eating grass is completely normal. It is likely if your pet has always eaten grass that he simply likes the taste. But excessive or sudden consumption of grass may be a sign of an illness or disorder.

Animals have many strange behaviors that may range from ordinary instincts to warning signs of dangerous medical problems. To find out more about odd animal behavior such as grass eating and what they may mean, contact your Austin vet clinic today.

What Grass Eating can be a Symptom Of

If your pet is aggressively consuming grass, it could be a sign of:

• Malnutrition – Sometimes animals eat random things such as grass in order to make up for something that is missing in their diets. You may need to alter your dog’s food.
• Stomach upset – Animals may be consuming grass to soothe an upset stomach. If your dog or cat is eating grass, check to make sure that it is eating proper amounts of food.
• Internal disease – Changes in appetite can indicate serious disease such as kidney failure or hyperthyroidism.

Although grass eating may be perfectly normal, it is best to always check with your vet just in case.

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To find out more about pet behavior, contact your Austin vet clinic today.