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TootiesMom · 08-06-2007, 06:34 PM

Not sure where to post this, but here ya go....

I have heard so many different stories about why the eat grass??? what is your opinion?

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Yorkieluv · 08-06-2007, 06:38 PM

I've read that they eat grass when their tummies aren't feeling right to make themselves feel better. Sometimes they'll throw up afterwards...

Jan L. · 08-06-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

Not sure where to post this, but here ya go....

I have heard so many different stories about why the eat grass??? what is your opinion?

d

So they can come in the house and throw up.

It does help their tummies.

TootiesMom · 08-06-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan L.

So they can come in the house and throw up.

It does help their tummies.

too funny...... d

For My Coby · 08-06-2007, 08:56 PM

Yep, I've always heard it was for upset tummies. It makes 'em throw up and they seem to be good as new. Luckily, I haven't had a grass eater for years!

stedmansmommy · 08-06-2007, 08:59 PM

I too have always heard that they eat grass when they are sick

HighlandYorkies · 08-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Casper can't get enough of the stuff - every time he gets out the door - even on the way to the car - he has to try and grab some grass !

Yes, I've also heard it's to make them sick as they feel queezy - but if that's the case then it must give them a buzz or something too, going by Casper !
Debra x x x

JiggityJig · 08-06-2007, 11:01 PM

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it must give them a buzz or something too, going by Casper !

haha!

red98vett · 08-07-2007, 03:40 AM

I had a talk with my vet about eating grass back when Chanel was sick throwing up for 2 days ...We've all heard eating grass will settle their tummies - but actually - that works on CATS not dogs -

When a dog eats grass it will make them sick - when a cat chews grass it settles their stomachs - so don't 'let' your dogs eat grass if you can or you'll have a little barfer on your hands

ellie81 · 08-07-2007, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I had a talk with my vet about eating grass back when Chanel was sick throwing up for 2 days ...We've all heard eating grass will settle their tummies - but actually - that works on CATS not dogs -

When a dog eats grass it will make them sick - when a cat chews grass it settles their stomachs - so don't 'let' your dogs eat grass if you can or you'll have a little barfer on your hands

good to know! thanks V!

frankie mum · 08-07-2007, 03:46 AM

frankie eat grass.but he did not throw up.i wonder why he like to eat them too.

Betty'sMom · 08-07-2007, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

too funny...... d

ON THE RUG!!!!

Yorkiekids · 08-07-2007, 04:20 AM

Mine always eat that darn grass, and then come in the house and get sick. I'll take Villette's advice and try not to let them eat it.

rrosenberry · 08-07-2007, 04:52 AM

I notice my cat and Bailey do it alot. Bailey seems to go for the tall weeds and my cat seems to go for the big ornamental grasses.

ImCKN · 08-07-2007, 05:05 AM

I don't have a grass eater either, but I remember as a kid our dog would eat grass and throw up afterwards. We were not allowed to let the dogs in the house if we saw them eating grass. Funny how you remember stupid childhood events like that!!

08-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	WHY do they eat grass??? Not sure where to post this, but here ya go.... I have heard so many different stories about why the eat grass??? what is your opinion? d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

08-06-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I've read that they eat grass when their tummies aren't feeling right to make themselves feel better. Sometimes they'll throw up afterwards... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-06-2007, 08:56 PM	#5
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Yep, I've always heard it was for upset tummies. It makes 'em throw up and they seem to be good as new. Luckily, I haven't had a grass eater for years! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

08-06-2007, 08:59 PM	#6
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	I too have always heard that they eat grass when they are sick __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

08-06-2007, 10:15 PM	#7
HighlandYorkies DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland Posts: 712	Casper can't get enough of the stuff - every time he gets out the door - even on the way to the car - he has to try and grab some grass ! Yes, I've also heard it's to make them sick as they feel queezy - but if that's the case then it must give them a buzz or something too, going by Casper ! Debra x x x Attached Thumbnails

08-07-2007, 03:40 AM	#9
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I had a talk with my vet about eating grass back when Chanel was sick throwing up for 2 days ...We've all heard eating grass will settle their tummies - but actually - that works on CATS not dogs - When a dog eats grass it will make them sick - when a cat chews grass it settles their stomachs - so don't 'let' your dogs eat grass if you can or you'll have a little barfer on your hands __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-07-2007, 03:46 AM	#11
frankie mum YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: australia Posts: 1,356	frankie eat grass.but he did not throw up.i wonder why he like to eat them too. __________________ : nicki and emily

08-07-2007, 04:20 AM	#13
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Mine always eat that darn grass, and then come in the house and get sick. I'll take Villette's advice and try not to let them eat it. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

08-07-2007, 04:52 AM	#14
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I notice my cat and Bailey do it alot. Bailey seems to go for the tall weeds and my cat seems to go for the big ornamental grasses. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

08-07-2007, 05:05 AM	#15
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	I don't have a grass eater either, but I remember as a kid our dog would eat grass and throw up afterwards. We were not allowed to let the dogs in the house if we saw them eating grass. Funny how you remember stupid childhood events like that!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :