Let's talk about grass....

[Lilah Charm]

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

My dog likes to suck on long pieces of grass, but for fun, not to throw up. Sometimes he pulls the whole plant up plus roots and they make their way out the other end, and I have to help him out LOL!! I wondered if he liked the taste of the reclaimed water? Ugh!
What kind of parasites can be ingested on grass? I guess they are from other animal deposits?

Yes mostly animal deposits- but seriously, birds, squirrels, mice and rats, neighborhood cats, roaming dogs, there is plenty of material for passage. Liver flukes are passed by snails and slugs and we live near a creek. I have traditionally kept livestock and parasite management is just a way of life but I don't want any of those problems for Lilah.

[Magnus]

I saw this article that seemed interesting so just wanted to share.

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