Dog digestive problems are keeping me awake?My dog is a mixed breed. She is 8 months old. Several times a week she gets me up at like 3AM to go out. I take her out and she starts chomping down on grass. I bring her back in, an hour later she wants to go out again and eat more grass. I hear her stomach making all sorts of noises.
I know it's okay for dogs to eat grass, but it's not okay for me to be getting up at 3:00, 4:00 and then 5:00 AM.
I've stopped giving her treats and table scraps. But is there something I can give her to aid in her digestion? Anything over the counter or do I need to go to the vet?
She's fine otherwise, no problems. She plays and has a healthy appetite etc.
She is about 50lbs and a lab doberman mix.
Posted by Chalice
If your dog has a delicate digestion, there are prescription diets available from a vets to help. Eating grass can be normal, or it can be a sign of a problem. Stopping the table scraps was definitely a good idea.
I wouldn't give my dog any food or supplements that have been advised by a stranger over the internet! Vet are there to advise on all aspects of animal health, not just illnesses.
Chalice
Posted by alice-marie dixon
usually dogs only eat grass if they have an upset stomach. I would try her on a different food as this may be the cause.x
Posted by handbag
You have taken the first step, eliminate treats and table scraps. I have been dealing with a dog with a sensitive stomach for years -- We have him on on a dog food available at the vet's or at better pet food stores, Med-i-cal, hypoallergenic formula or Gastro formula. Your dog is still a baby and his/her diet should be mild without alot of extras, just like you would feed a human baby...
To avoid the nightime upsets, feed your dog earlier in the day, say first thing in the morning, then mid or early afternoon so that the food in her/his belly is well digested by night time and any problems will be dealt with well before you are in bed and sleeping.
Posted by Dixie
You should take her to a vet to get checked out.She may have acid reflux or ulcers...and then again she could just be in the habit of doing this at this time to get your attention...
Posted by Dolores
Dogs eat grass when they have stomachache. It wouldn't hurt her, nor your sleep, to take her to the vet. It might be just digestion, but even then you have to find out what is causing it.
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