CJ Barrett Webboard User Reg: 04-19-2009
Posts: 1797
Loc:
Offline
Quote: randy allen
They eat it, then they puke it up........then they eat what just came up. yuck
I discourage eating grass.
Don't know why I do, they do it any ways.
Yeah, it’s strange isn’t it.
We don’t get a lot puking with the grazing though. They generally eat a few shoots and we carry on but there have been a few occasions. Often the younger ones would rush out in the morning, chow down and puke until we got feeding schedules worked out. I still make sure they all get a late night snack before they’re down for the night.
But if they’re feeling queezy, it’s really hard tell on first glimpse. As humans, we can complain to anyone who’ll listen and get offered up a host of remedies from chicken soup to Gravol. Unless they’re seriously trying to get our attention, the pups only have what’s readily available.
Same with the munchies or just wanting to nibble on something. Sometimes we don’t always eat what’s good for us either but it’s handy. I can remember a box of chocolates that I probably should have shared with someone instead of the porcelain.
This is the first season Falcon has decided to nibble on grass. We are getting in a lot of "leave it" training. Any creature which will scarf up chicken poo is not to be trusted in the tastebud discrimination department...
CJ Barrett Webboard User Reg: 04-19-2009
Posts: 1797
Loc:
Offline
Quote: Michael_Wise
Turbo thinks grass taste good. Anti-freeze, too.
They don't always know best.
Oh Michael, I so get that and management is definitely necessary where toxic chemicals, harmful toys, gravel, etc. are concerned.
These things aren’t natural, non-toxic vegetation though and aren’t readily available to my dogs. And in my experience (knock on wood) grass has not presented any problems. My dogs do eat it, but not to excess.
I just think it’s a readily available novelty (in early spring anyway) that they enjoy nibbling on and on the odd occasion was available to them to soothe (allow them to grab at something) when the confusion of an upset stomach may have been causing discomfort.
Some vets believe dogs eat grass when they are nauseous, like sticking your finger down your throat.
This is what I think. It is an exercise in frustration.
For those dog's that look like they are doing it because they like it, one day they will eat too much and have a huge mass of indigestible grass is their gut.
Chicken, egg, I don't care. I've seen globs of grass accompany diarrhea more times than I care to count.
Dogs don't know best. They've been known to eat a little bit of everything. Natural smatural. Turds are natural. Grains are natural. Rocks are natural.
Turbo's is usually one if my lovely wife's long, blonde hairs that he licked off the floor.
I just laugh at him from the porch and tell him he is $#!t out of luck. Shouldn't have licked up that hair. Then I watch him turn circles until he drags it out of his butt.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: Do I have a dog or a sheep?
Top
Then I watch him turn circles until he drags it out of his butt.
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
