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Why do dogs eat grass? Is it bad for them or a sign of illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

I guess I'm surprised that there's still no definitive answer as to why dogs eat grass.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2017

It is one of the things we may never know for sure. Some just like certain type of grass because they taste good to them, others do it out of boredom. We do know it is not related to GI upset directly or a nutritional deficiency.

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