
Dogs Eating Grass: Why Do They Do It and When to Worry
Dogs eating grass is usually harmless, but there are 3 real risks to know: lawn burn, chemical exposure, and grass awns. Here is what vets see and what to do.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.

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Lick granuloma in dogs is a frustrating condition and hard to cure. Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS explains why dogs develop these sores and what actually works.