Have you ever gone on a fast-food bender, eating anything you can find with the word “fried” in the name? When you came out on the other side of those dark, frightening days, you may have found yourself craving something cold, crisp, and nutritionally clean – something like a salad. Your dog’s body works the same way. Every so often he may wish to partake of a few juicy blades of grass to Did you know? Larger puppies take longer to be ready for adult food (up to 18
months) than smaller breeds, who can be ready as early as nine months.
Other Lessons from Puppyhood Mom’s not always around to clean up after you – sometimes she needs a nap just to get away from you and your siblings. If you’re a fat puppy, you’ll probably be a fat doggie. You may think you’re the leader of the pack, but that big, pink guy
with only two legs can put you in your place any time. Mom might put up with a lot, but
you’d better watch it when she bites back!compensate for a lack of vegetable matter in his diet. If you notice him grazing often, try switching him to a food with higher veggie content or even give him some steamed veggies as a treat, as they’re far easier to digest than grass.
Another reason he may be visiting Nature’s Salad Bar is to help calm down an upset tummy. Dogs will sometime eat grass to induce vomiting if they’re not feeling well, which is a natural and fairly healthy way to fight illness.
The only time you need to worry about your dog’s vegetarian habits is if they start interfering with his regular diet and nutrition. If he refuses to eat his normal food or is inducing vomiting too often, a trip to the vet is probably in order.