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How to stop my puppy eating grass and sticks outside without anxiety?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 22 days old | 14 lbs

Every time I take my puppy outside All he wants to do is eat grass and sticks.? What to do? Stop taking him outside? And if you tell him no he gets very anxious, and starts pulling, jumping, trying to get away from me, going in circles, etc...

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 21st, 2017

Yes, that is a tough one! It is important for King not to consume sticks, and not to eat a lot of grass. What about bringing out one his toys, and playing with it outside? Maybe he will enjoy being outside without obsessing about the grass and sticks? People even try sometimes using a basket-type muzzle, to prevent their pets from ingesting unwanted objects! This is not to be a punishment, just a prevention against eating unwanted objects! Hope this helps!

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