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[Poptart~]

I’ve had a greyhound named Oakley for about 10 months now but recently he has been eating grass a lot. We live in the middle of a forest so it’s very hard to keep him from eating it when I walk him. After he eats it he will vomit twice normally. The first time he spits up the grass but the second one he just vomits. How do I get him to stop eating the grass? Is it a problem?
My second concern is that on his stomach he has this rash looking thing but it’s black and looks like sand. He has recently got it but I would like to know what it is and if it is something I should be concerned about.
Here are some pictures-

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he is laying upside down in the pictures

Edited by poptartandchicka, 18 September 2021 - 05:34 AM.

[Alessia]

 Dogs usually eat grass (besides puppys as some will eat anything) to get something bad out of their system for example, your dog has a stomach ache it is an instinctive behaviour to eat grass as quickly as possible barely chewing it to induce vomiting. What are you feeding him? Dogs can also eat grass as a source of fibre if they are not getting enough. Also are you sure he is male? i think i saw some nipples in the first picture?

Edited by Alessia, 18 September 2021 - 06:34 AM.

[lil BIG dwarf]

Dogs usually eat grass (besides puppys as some will eat anything) to get something bad out of their system for example, your dog has a stomach ache it is an instinctive behaviour to eat grass as quickly as possible barely chewing it to induce vomiting. What are you feeding him? Dogs can also eat grass as a source of fibre if they are not getting enough. Also are you sure he is male? i think i saw some nipples in the first picture?

Not a dog expert, but my male dog has nipples (definitely male, he’s been nuetered).

[oDrifted]

Dogs usually eat grass to vomit and get something out of their system, so he might've ate something that upset his stomach, has he been having normal poops? If you recently changed his diet it may be to low in fiber for him.

For the rash, it looks like it could be an allergic reaction? You should take him to the vet if you can afford it, it could spread, get worse or bother him.

Sorry if this isn't very helpful. Wishing you and him the best!

 

 

 Dogs usually eat grass (besides puppys as some will eat anything) to get something bad out of their system for example, your dog has a stomach ache it is an instinctive behaviour to eat grass as quickly as possible barely chewing it to induce vomiting. What are you feeding him? Dogs can also eat grass as a source of fibre if they are not getting enough. Also are you sure he is male? i think i saw some nipples in the first picture?

 A lot of male species have nipples, including dogs and humans.

[Poptart~]

Dogs usually eat grass (besides puppys as some will eat anything) to get something bad out of their system for example, your dog has a stomach ache it is an instinctive behaviour to eat grass as quickly as possible barely chewing it to induce vomiting. What are you feeding him? Dogs can also eat grass as a source of fibre if they are not getting enough. Also are you sure he is male? i think i saw some nipples in the first picture?

He is on Nutro lamb and rice dog food. He gets fed three times a day. After I feed him then take him out he won’t eat any grass. I’m sure he is a male. I agree with LBD

Dogs usually eat grass to vomit and get something out of their system, so he might've ate something that upset his stomach, has he been having normal poops? If you recently changed his diet it may be to low in fiber for him.
For the rash, it looks like it could be an allergic reaction? You should take him to the vet if you can afford it, it could spread, get worse or bother him.
Sorry if this isn't very helpful. Wishing you and him the best!
 
 

 A lot of male species have nipples, including dogs and humans.

I haven’t change his diet recently. He has had softer poop but it had been like that since I got him so I assumed it was okay? He tries to eat the grass any time I take him out unless I had just fed him. I will monitor the rash and if it doesn’t clear up I will see if I can get him to the vet.

Edited by poptartandchicka, 18 September 2021 - 07:34 AM.

[~Bumble~]

I'm not sure what the rash is, but I found a website that might be helpful:

 

https://www.cuteness.com/article/diseases-black-skin-rash-dogs

 

I would definitely consult a vet.  

[Poptart~]

I just took him out for a morning walk and he didn’t eat any grass but still vomited. After he vomited the first time then he ate some grass and vomited a second time.

[Poptart~]

Please help!!!

 

I just took him out for his nightly walk and he had blood in his poop. My parents don’t want to take him to the vet and I can’t afford it. What should I do?

[lil BIG dwarf]

Please help!!!
 
I just took him out for his nightly walk and he had blood in his poop. My parents don’t want to take him to the vet and I can’t afford it. What should I do?

All you can do is see a vet. Can you at least call one for advice? Sometimes the desk receptionist can tell you if its a life or death situation/emergency which could convince your parents too.

[top tier hippo]

Please help!!!

 

I just took him out for his nightly walk and he had blood in his poop. My parents don’t want to take him to the vet and I can’t afford it. What should I do?

I don't want to freak you out too badly, but I've had similar experiences. So...

 

My dog, Molly, has always eaten things she shouldn't have. Socks, toys, lego, etc. Dogs eat grass, usually, to induce vomiting to get something out of their system. Molly once ate a sock or two, and she started eating a bunch of grass. Up and out came the sock. 

 

But blood in the poop means there might be something in her stomach or intestines, as far as I know. Using common sense and my little bit of dog knowledge, it kind of sounds like he ate something, and it hasn't come out. I could be wrong, though, but it's still important to see a vet. If you can't see one, at least try to contact one to ask for advice. I agree with LBD, maybe your parents will be convinced if they realize this is a potentially dangerous situation.

[nebit]

He needs to be seen. Frequent vomiting, nausea (which may be indicated by frequent grass consumption), and blood in the stool all point to a GI problem that needs veterinary attention.