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Gilbert JonesFrom my own dog · personal experience

In my experience, grass eating has been a normal mix of instinct, taste, digestion help and boredom. Talk to a vet if your dog eats large amounts or seems unwell.

I first noticed it on a regular Tuesday morning. After his usual walk he headed straight for the patch of grass by the fence and started chewing like it was the most normal thing in the world.

At first I assumed he was just bored. He does the same thing on days I’m working late and he’s been inside longer than usual — he’ll wander over, sniff around, and graze for a few minutes. But he also does it right after we’ve been out playing, so it isn’t only boredom or anxiety.