Well, dogs are omnivores which means that will eat anything, including meat and vegetation, and even kibble (cat food has special appeal to them) and all sorts of other things at which humans turn up their noses.
Some dogs frequently eat grass and do not throw up after that. They may simply like the taste and feel the need to add some roughage to their regular meals. This is about those dogs who actually chew the grass blades. Grass can also act as a healthful aid for dogs with upset stomachs who need to purge their system. In that case you might have even noticed that they gobble the grass without really chewing it. The prickly little stalks irritate their stomach and cause them to vomit. That sounds like the case with your dog.
If this occurs only occasionally, let nature take its course. But if he is vomiting daily and is not eating well, you need to talk to your vet. There may be a medical reason for this behavior.
Posted by rosemartini on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I have a 2-year old border collie who occasionally eats grass and then a few moments later vomits it. Why do dogs eat grass anyway? I thought they are meat eaters.
Posted by cristal_wane498 on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I heard that shepherds can be shy and reactive as "teenagers" especially when they have owners who do not know how to set limits and teach self-control.
To make sure that your dog won't bite another stranger, you need to fit your dog with halter collar for walks and make him to heed his owners. When your dog is near other strangers and you might want to use a basket muzzle to help you relax. To make wearing basket more tolerable for your dog, put a few treats in it.
You also need to elevate your status in your dog's eyes. Beging by "Nothing Is Free In Life" program. Instead of "calling the shots" your dog must earn his meals by heeding basic obedience commands. This program will help your dog to view his owners as leaders and guides rather than resources that he needs to protect.
Posted by taishia on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Our 8-month old Australian shepherd lunged and nipped a friend in their home without warning. Pebbles is a very reserved and usually very calm puppy, but as he was growing up, he developed a mixture od dominance and fear aggression towards strangers. How can we make sure that he won't bite a stranger again?
Posted by sheila on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I have a 1.5yr old Chinese Crested. He is a very scared dog, and when we
have visitors he often growls and barks at them. We have just recently got a brand new White Shepherd pup. As you can imagine she is very active, and is very eager to play with Jerry my other dog. The crested appears to be really scared of the Shepherd, and he growls at her when she try's to play with him. He shakes and quivers when she barks at him, and he runs away from her, often jumping on tables that she can?t get to. I am very concerned; as I know he is snapping and growling at her out of fear. How do I make this work? Thank you!
Sharon
Posted by shazamataz83 on Monday, November 10, 2008
We adopted a springer spaniel from our neighbour 3 mths ago she is 5 years & called Sally. Recently she was spade as had phantom pregnancies & carried soft toys around in her mouth as her puppies. So we got a springer spaniel puppy yesterday, Sally meet him on her own in the garden & is not very happy, she growls at Zute the new puppy & seems afraid when he tries to play. We have seperated their sleeping area & only allow the puppy be with Sally when we are there, have you any other advice?
Deirdre
Posted by deesweeney on Monday, November 10, 2008
I own a 4 month old pomeranian and i am having trouble house training her. We
have another Yorkie who is 10yrs, so when we first got her, we kept her in a
playpen. We have always put down the puppy pads in her pen and she used them
just fine. Now we are letting her out of the pen and its like she completely
forgot how to use the pads! While in the pen, she would bark to let you know she
had to poop, but she peed on the pads. Now while shes out in the house she pees
and poops anywhere! But we keep her downstairs because it is tile and easier to
clean than carpet. I am helpless i have no idea what to do! I tried putting her
on a schedule but i ended up standing outside for 15 minutes waiting on her to
do her business! Please help!
Lindsey
Posted by lindsey_boils on Monday, November 10, 2008
I have a seven year old neutered Westie who is very territorial. He has lashed out at the new female Golden puppy twice and I am terrified. Would a muzzle be a good tool to protect the puppy so I can let them spend some time together? Thanks,
Jane
Posted by jmaganas on Monday, November 10, 2008
I have an 8 MOS old female Pomeranian that I bought at 8 wks...as I said she
is 8 MOS now and not much further along with the potty training than when I
got her she is just able do to bladder growth able to hold it longer. I have
bought books, programs you name it. I am using a crate to help me. I have
successfully housebroken 3 other poms two of my own and one that is my
mother's all using the crate etc...my puppy goes both 1 and 2 in the crate
when I leave. I have her on a routine schedule for eating, drinking and
potty. They amount of time spent out with her is crazy..her #2 schedule
changes from week to week. One week she is going 3-4 times a day, the next
week 4-6 times a day. I have spoken to a trainer and my vet, both say I am
doing it all right. The vet has check her urine all is fine. I really need
some step by step help here or a contact with someone who knows this breed
and trains them successfully. Can you help with any of that?
Thank you...April
Posted by wbaker2 on Monday, November 10, 2008
Hello,
We have a 6 year old male dog at home and we just got a new puppy which is a
female and 8 weeks old. we brought her home and our male dog will not leave her
alone. he is not mean he want to play and he sniffs her and tries to lick her and he
will hump the air and lick the floor where she just gets up from. I don't know what
to do to stop him. He hasn't been neutered in hopes that someday we could have pups.
Other than that they get along, the puppy just wants to cuddle up with him but he
just won't leave it alone long enough. What should I do? Thanks, Audrey.
Posted by amcclain2 on Monday, November 10, 2008
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