• They simply like the taste and texture of the grass and eating it provides a sense of satisfaction• It’s an ancestral thing – prey of wild dogs and cats frequently have grasses in their intestinal system, and domesticated dogs and cats still yearn for grass in the diet• Our companion animals know of some nutritional value in grasses that we have yet to find out (like antioxidants or something similar)• They do it to provoke vomiting if they’ve eaten something that has upset their stomachs• They are augmenting their keen sense of smell with taste to uncover more about their environments" /> Why does my pet eat grass? 31 August 2009 The-Dr-Jane-Foundation Pet Advice & Ideas (6) While there are competing theories regarding why dogs and cats consume grass, a conclusive answer has yet to be supported by scientific study. Here’s a brief overview of the current speculation More... Why does my pet eat grass? • They simply like the taste and texture of the grass and eating it provides a sense of satisfaction• It’s an ancestral thing – prey of wild dogs and cats frequently have grasses in their intestinal system, and domesticated dogs and cats still yearn for grass in the diet• Our companion animals know of some nutritional value in grasses that we have yet to find out (like antioxidants or something similar)• They do it to provoke vomiting if they’ve eaten something that has upset their stomachs• They are augmenting their keen sense of smell with taste to uncover more about their environments Tweet
Protect your pets from a common household device 21 August 2009 The-Dr-Jane-Foundation Pet Advice & Ideas (3) With a growing number of Americans concerned about identity theft and privacy issues, many are now using paper shredders to deal with mounting paperwork. Newer models are even equipped with enough mincing power to destroy CD’s. More... Protect your pets from a common household device With a growing number of Americans concerned about identity theft and privacy issues, many are now using paper shredders to deal with mounting paperwork. Newer models are even equipped with enough mincing power to destroy CD’s. Tweet
