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In most cases eating grass is not harmful and many vets consider this to be normal dog behaviour. It is most likely that dogs eat grass because fresh grass tastes good! Grass and plant material have been found in the stomach contents of wild canids such as wolves, and dogs may have inherited this behaviour from their wild ancestors. Young dogs tend to eat grass or plants more often than older animals and this may be a way of developing foraging behaviours as a puppy investigates its environment. \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Dogs can vomit for a variety of reasons. Common causes include infections in the gastrointestinal tract, food changes, especially those that are made too quickly, food sensitivity, dietary indiscretion, and other more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Remember to use a regular \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Farticles\u002Fpuppy-from-a-veterinary-perspective\">anti-parasite treatment\u003C\u002Fa> to prevent intestinal worms and diseases such as lungworm that are caused by the accidental ingestion of slugs and snails.\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"if-my-dog-is-eating-grass-does-this-mean-they-are-unwell\">\u003Cstrong>If my dog is eating grass does this mean they are unwell?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Many owners think that eating grass is a sign of illness or nausea. In most cases this is not the case. However, eating grass can lead to vomiting and in some cases dogs may be eating grass to make themselves sick. Some owners say that their dog only eats grass after showing signs of illness or not feeling well and vomits bile afterward. If this happens on the odd occasion and your dog seems to be better afterwards then it is unlikely to be something to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your dog is vomiting regularly or repeatedly we would advise talking to your vets to rule out any other causes of vomiting. You can find out more about vomiting in dogs here. \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"what-precautions-do-i-need-to-take-if-my-dog-eats-grass\">\u003Cstrong>What precautions do I need to take if my dog eats grass?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your dog does eat grass then it is important to keep them away from grass or plants that may have been treated with harmful chemicals. It is also important to ensure that they have been treated against lungworm. Dogs can become infected by lungworm after accidentally eating slugs, snails or the slime trail. Lungworm can have serious health implications. You can find out more about lungworm and how to prevent it here. \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"bilious-vomiting-syndrome-bvs\">\u003Cstrong>Bilious Vomiting Syndrome (BVS)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you can notice that your dog often vomits bile in the mornings, or when they have not eaten for a long period between meals, this is likely to be caused by biliary vomiting syndrome (BVS). This occurs when the digestive fluids in the intestine overflow back into the stomach causing irritation and subsequent vomiting.BVS is often easily resolved by giving your dog smaller and more frequent meals during the day. Try feeding a small meal last thing at night, so that your dog will have something to digest in its intestine until breakfast, or the next meal. We recommend starting with a highly digestible complete diet, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.purina.co.uk\u002Fproplan\u002Fdog-food\u002Fveterinary-diets-gastrointestinal-dry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purina EN\u003C\u002Fa>, or cooked rice or pasta with chicken, white fish, turkey or egg\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"when-to-visit-your-vet\">\u003Cstrong>When to visit your vet\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your dog is eating grass constantly or repeatedly \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your dog is vomiting regularly or you see blood in the vomit. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp>If your dog is showing signs of being unwell such as fever, lethargy, inappetence\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv>\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"further-information\">\u003Cstrong>Further information\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Farticles\u002Fvomiting-and-diarrhoea-in-dogs\">Vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"still-worried\">\u003Cstrong>Still worried?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Book a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Fdownload\">video appointment\u003C\u002Fa> to have a chat with one of our vets.\u003C\u002Fp>","Many dogs eat grass from time to time, and some will also vomit as a result. 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