My dog eats grass & shrubs, has diarrhea. Is his diet lacking?

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My 13 year old whippet is desperate to eat grass, if he can't get any he will try to eat other green shrubs which gives him bad runny stools, is it a deficiency in his diet? this is not a new thing he has done it for years. I have heard it is to help him digest his food . Can you give me any advice please ? Thank you Clare England. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 3 years and 1 month old | 26 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Grass eating is one of those annoying habits that some dogs just tend to have. The cause of this is not really known, although there are a couple of theories as to the reason. You have already mentioned possible dietary deficiencies (or at least Rino might think he has one) or assistance with digestion. So long as Rino is not eating grass constantly, it is not likely to cause any serious digestive issues. You will likely continue to see occasional diarrhea and/or vomiting. It is preferable that he eats grass over unknown shrubs, as there are many toxic plants that grow in the wild. I would consider adding a probiotic to the diet in an attempt to try and make the stool a little firmer. I usually recommend Fortiflora as a good choice. It is a packet of powder that you sprinkle on the food once a day. Hope this helps work things out.

My dog eats grass & shrubs, has diarrhea. Is his diet lacking?

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