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고양이와 달리 개는 완전한 육식동물이 아닙니다. 수천 년 동안 개과 동물은 기회주의적 잡식동물로 살아가며, 영양 요구를 충족할 수 있는 거의 모든 것을 먹었습니다. 하지만 현대의 개들은 조상들과는 다르게 먹습니다. 야생 개들은 초식동물의 위 내용물을 포함해 먹잇감을 통째로 먹는 경우가 많았지만, 우리의 반려견은 매우 다른 식단을 먹습니다. 이것이 일부 개들이 대체 먹이로 잔디를 찾는 이유일 수 있습니다. 특히 Fido에게 식이섬유가 부족한 경우, 잔디가 소화를 개선하는 데 도움이 된다는 의견도 있습니다.
일부 개들은 영양 결핍이나 속이 불편해서 잔디와 기타 식물성 물질을 찾지만, 수의사들은 잔디를 포함해 음식이 아닌 것을 먹는 “이식증”의 많은 사례가 단순히 지루함의 신호라고 봅니다. 반려견의 이식증이 자극 부족 때문이라고 생각된다면, 함께 상호작용 게임을 하거나 씹는 장난감을 사주는 등 재미있는 활동을 통해 충분한 운동을 하도록 해주세요. 반면 잔디를 먹는 행동이 영양 결핍 때문이라고 생각된다면, 식이섬유가 더 많이 든 고품질 사료로 바꿔보세요. 하지만 일부 개들은 단지 잔디를 먹는 것을 좋아해서 계속 먹기도 합니다. 전문가들은 풀을 뜯어 먹는 행동 자체는 해롭지 않다는 데 동의하지만, 잔디밭에 사용된 살충제는 반려견이 섭취했을 때 독성이 있을 수 있습니다. 오후에 잔디를 조금 간식처럼 먹는 것은 정상일 수 있지만, 반려견이 불편해 보이거나 토하기 위해 자주 잔디를 먹는다면 기저 질환의 신호일 수 있으므로 수의사에게 데려가야 합니다.
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We have found that the dogs are trying to get MSM that is in the tips of the grass. Feeding them MSM stops the grass eating. They throw up the grass because they have absorbed the MSM and have no need for the grass itself.
What is MSM, and how do you feed it to your dog?
What is MSM?
My dogs like to eat only certain types of grassy plants. When we are out walking, they forage through what's growing on the side of the road, but only eat one kind of plant.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural supplement that is available at almost any health food store. The powdered version is easier to work with. 1/4 teaspoon for every 50 lbs seems to work well. I just sprinkle it on the food. It really helps old dogs and helps with skin issues too.
My girl has always been a grass eater. She doesn't throw up afterwards. Just likes to nibble on blades every once in a while. She's always had a clean bill of health and feed her higher end kibble and veggies.
My German Shepherd has eaten grass when hiking for over 7 1/2 years, she always throws it up after if she eats enough of it. I do believe it is because she has an upset tummy, however, she only eats a certain type of grass, I have never seen her munch down any of her own large lawn or any one elses. Most of the long bladed healthy looking green grass she eats grows along rivers or near water, or damper ground. Twice when I knew she was sick, she ate more of it, & vomited more. She won't vomit it if she has only eaten a few blades. My dog gets more exercise and outings than most are able to provide, and eats a top line of dog food that has kept her stool healthily consistent. I grew up on a hobby farm, it seems many vets still don't have answers, but I feel the only thing that causes this is an 'instinct', to rid anything that gets into there system that causes the least little bit of upset, & it doens't have to be much. Drinking unhealthy water at times is what I believe causes, it most of the time. If they are really forging for grass like crazy, and do it all the time, then they likely should see a vet. However, if your food is of good quality, and you allow your dog to eat any vegetables it might want is great and should be fed to them in their diet. Mine will only eat veggies if smothered in meat lol Dogs need lots of freedom, as in running in fields etc, and should be loved as part of the family, like children :) Their attachment is as strong as a child's and I believe much stronger even. Dogs need their grass, but like a certain type of grass, and I believe completely that it helps them rid themselves of 'troubles' ... good luck everyone with your animal family members! :) And thanks Bob Lersch for your information, I shall look into the MSM thing, sounds like this could be another reason they have this craving every so often, or often, depending :)
My dog eats dirt as well as grass but never brings it up.
She will dig a hole for the dirt..
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