Substitution to grass?

[Genta]

Hi!

Noya really likes eating grass and nothing I’ve done stopped his love for it. Was wondering is there a substitution to it? I can’t guarantee the safety of my grass (I’m scared if they got contaminated by other animals) so would like it if I can somehow dissuade him from doing it.

Thank you!

 

[JanS]

That's a natural instinct for many dogs and especially if their tummy is upset and they want to make themselves vomit.

Does he get any veggies or fruit with his diet? Sometimes that can help and sometimes not. All of our dogs have been grazers but we live way out in the country so we don't have to worry about contaminants anyway.
I think some will use a basket muzzle but I've never tried it.

 

[Ravenbird]

I agree - if there is a chance of poisons I would not let him eat it. Try cooked green vegetables chopped very small in his food dish. My dog likes green beans and broccoli the best, but I don't know what's available in your country. Dogs don't digest vegetables easily (why eating grass makes them vomit) so cooked and chopped fine makes the vitamins more absorbable and they will pass through easier. If he's craving a vitamin this might be why he's wanting to eat grass.

 

[Ddski5]

I use to have a Dobergoat…nothing prevents unless you use a muzzle. I wish I would have started using the muzzle.