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talaniman
Dec 31, 2008, 08:25 PM
7 month old Jack Russell loves to graze, and eat grass while browsing in the back yard supposedly to do her business. Bugs I can see, but grass? Is this safe for her to do?

N0help4u
Dec 31, 2008, 08:30 PM
I always heard that grass is a natural digestive enzyme for dogs and cats.
USATODAY.com - Why dogs eat grass (http://www.usatoday.com/news/science/2003-12-19-wonderquest-dogs-grass_x.htm)

Alty
Dec 31, 2008, 08:59 PM
It's actually pretty amazing, because dogs will eat different grass for different problems. My lab has digestive problems and constantly eats grass.

Cats eat grass too, for the same reason.

The only time you should worry is in the summer when fertilizer is used. We use an eco/pet friendly fertilizer for this very reason.

starbuck8
Dec 31, 2008, 10:12 PM
It is absolutely normal for a dog to eat grass! It aids in digestion. Do not let a dog eat grass where there has been a toxic fertilizer used. Organic fertilizers are best. If that is followed, then the grass is very healthy for them Tal. They will often throw it up afterwards too! That is normal. I would be more worried about the bugs! LOL! j/k!

rose1111
Dec 31, 2008, 10:21 PM
You bet! It's good for them too. Just be careful when you bring them in they might puke up the grass.

a la king
Jan 1, 2009, 04:38 AM
My Jack is 14 and still eats grass (they never settle down, if you're wondering)... sometimes he eats too much and pukes...

It's normal... obviously watch out for pesticides and all that nasty stuff.

talaniman
Jan 2, 2009, 10:16 AM
Thank you all for the replies, as she is still training me to be a good master(?)

Alty
Jan 2, 2009, 11:16 AM
Aww, she's got a great master Tal, but let's be honest, she has you wrapped around her little paw, doesn't she? ;)

talaniman
Jan 2, 2009, 11:58 AM
All the females in this house do. Wife, daughter, grand daughter, and the dog, but me and my grandson sneak to the garage to play with Spiderman and Wolverine. SHHHH! Here come the girls now, got to go! Thanks a million!

Alty
Jan 2, 2009, 12:01 PM
You silly boys, the women know what you're up to, you just think you're hiding. ;)

Have fun Tal, give the puppy a big hug and sloppy kiss. :)