[Dailydrool] grass eating now tearing up the yard

[Sue Stevens]

Okay - I know eating grass and weeds can be pretty common. Onslow has 
become more than fixated with getting a mouthful or two of the green 
stuff. It started in the spring with the sweet new grass - we thought 
once it wasn't so new he'd slack off. No such luck. He has just 
become more persistent. He used to delicately select the kind of 
grass he likes best - he favors crab grass and certain weeds. We had 
to stop walking him around the neighborhood because he would take 
mouthfuls of other people's grass and then get sick if it was 
treated. So just his own yard now. But now he is taking such big 
mouthfuls he is tearing it out roots and all. We're going to end up 
with ripped up spots!

What gives?

Onslow is on something of a diet - just less kibble since he had 
gained some weight due to the lack of walking. I have tried giving 
him green beans with his kibble to help him fill up and get some 
green stuff. But that didn't seem to have any impact - granted, I 
only tried it for about a week.

any advice is welcome!! thanks - and drool to those in need -

Sue Stevens and Onslow (whattaya mean I'm not a cow?)