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can dogs eat too much grass

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can dogs eat too much grass

Submitted: 12 months ago.
Category: Dog Veterinary
Expert:  Drew replied 12 months ago.


Drew :

Hello, welcome to JustAnswer! I am a licensed veterinarian, and I'll be happy to help you in any way I can.

Drew :

I have seen a dog who ate so much grass, that it formed a large mass in the stomach, requiring surgery.

Drew :

so my opinion is that yes, dogs can eat too much grass.

Drew :

it is indigestible.

Drew :

small amounts on occasion are no big deal --

Drew :

but compulsive, repeated grass eating, may be a sign of digestive upset, and a veterinary examination is recommended.

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I can't see your reply, so I will change the Q & A into a chat session where we can continue...

Customer :

He is bloated and becoming lathargic. We are on the road traveling. Is there anything that I can do until I can get him to vet? He is not vomiting the grass but wants to eat it when we get out of car.

Drew :

you can try a dose of Pepcid-AC, 10 mg every 12 hours

Drew :

this may help soothe an irritated stomach.

Drew :

however, if there's no improvement, you need to seek veterinary care before this issue gets worse and potentially becomes life-threatening.

Customer :

Okay. Thank you

Drew :

you're welcome

Drew :

best wishes to you both

Customer :

He has alot of silava coming out of his mouth. He will drink water but is gagging like he is trying to throw up.

Drew :

that concerns me greatly, and I do think that you need to seek veterinary care if a dose of Pepcid doesn't help.

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