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Why is my dog is eating grass?

Occasional grass eating may be harmless, but excessive consumption with illness needs assessment.

Occasional grass eating may be harmless, but excessive consumption with illness needs assessment. Swallowed material can also expose dogs to parasites or obstruction.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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