How to Stop a Dog From Eating Grass

Dogs eat grass for a variety of reasons. Some may like the taste while others eat it to make themselves throw up. Still other dogs may be following their body's urges that they are not getting the right nutrients and that grass will provide it. To stop a dog from eating grass, follow these tips.

Things You'll Need

  • Vegetables and fruits
  • Alternatives to grass
  • Pot for growing grass
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Instructions

    • 1

      Some dogs like the taste of grass, so set aside grass that your dog can eat. This can be a pot that is kept on a porch or a separate section of grass. By providing somewhere for the dog to eat grass, your dog will learn to only eat grass from that location.

    • 2

      Make sure to teach your dog the command, "Drop it." If your dog has something in his mouth you don't want him to eat, your prize petunias, a huge chunk of grass with roots and dirt still attached or your child's science project, he will drop it on command.

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      Provide your dog with a well-balanced diet. Dogs might eat grass to balance their diet when they feel the need for greens. Consider giving your dog broccoli, green beans or another green vegetable in addition to his normal diet. This can regulate his eating and keep him healthy. It might also keep your lawn from looking like a freshly-dug garden.

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      Take your dog to the vet. Your dog might eat grass, without chewing it, to make himself throw up if he is feeling badly. This could be your dog's way of getting rid of worms or a bacteria that your dog. Take him to the vet so he can stay healthy.