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Is it safe my dog ate grass and threw up foamy clear liquid?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

Is it safe for my dog to eat grass? I noticed she ate it and then threw it up with like a foamy clear liquid

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 19th, 2017

It's not terribly harmful in and of itself. However the real question is why is he eating the grass? Some pets do this out of boredom, but then the grass blades cause ticking of the throat which then leads to vomiting. Other dogs do this purposefully to make themselves vomit because they have an upset stomach. If he seems to have an upset stomach, then fast him for the next 12 hrs, then give him a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for the next few feedings. Monitor him closely and if he isn't better after 24-48 hrs, have him seen by your local veterinarian for further treatment (i.e. Anti-nausea meds, treat the underlying problem). Hopefully this is transient and he ate something that caused a mild upset to his stomach that will correct itself. I hope he recovers soon!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    That could be potentially due to a underlying gastrointestinal disease or could be normal. Let's say that is a kind of natural defensive reflex and generally speaking is relatively safe for dogs to eat grass. If the signs persist I would recommend to have Luna checked by your local vet. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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