I seen frequent mention on the forum about "hunger pukes" .... thankfully we haven't had any of those (really no problems to speak of, except I still about wet myself every time they crunch down on their boney meals). However, Kody does this thing where first thing in the morning, usually somewhere between 4:30 and 6:00, (sadly I usually wake up this early anyway), I open the door to let them out, and he makes a mad dash out and starts chowing down on some grass as if he hasn't eaten for days. To my knowledge, he's not vomited any back up, but his next poop will be loaded with grass. Is this frantic early morning grass eating his way of staving off the "pukes" or is that just silly thinking? Kacy has not done any such that I've witnessed, just Kody. They do both get a small snack at bedtime, just piece of chicken or turkey usually, about thumb size maybe. Like I say, neither has vomited (knock on wood) from the beginning, so I guess it's not big deal, just odd behavior that I'm wondering about.
Nana52
It could be his way of filling his tummy. What about giving them a small snack before their trip outside in the morning?
Grass eating always freaks people out much more than really is necessary. It's definitely not from lacking nutrition as it comes out whole the other end.
Grass eating always freaks people out much more than really is necessary. It's definitely not from lacking nutrition as it comes out whole the other end.
This morning Roxie really went at the grass too, it wasn't too unusual but she was at it with a lot more gusto than usual. It took her a while to just go pee! I think it may be to fill her stomach so maybe I'll give her a frozen organ cube or something closer to bed as a small snack.
The sugar content in grass is highest in the early mornings and late evenings. Thats why we always cut hay for our horses during those times. It keeps the sweet flavor even after its baled, so most likely if I had to guess, the grass probably tastes good early. No nutritonal reason, just good taste. Like Natalie said, maybe a snack in the morning before going out may help.
I gave Kody a bite of chicken before letting him out first thing this morning (in addition to his usual bedtime snack last night). He ate a bit of grass but I don't think quite as much as he has been. BUT then he went back out after his breakfast and had a grass desert! Oh, well, guess he just likes grass. As long as he's not upchucking or otherwise seems to be sick, I'll just roll with it.
I've only very rarely seen Kacy eat grass, if/when he would have a bit of tummy upset from something new (not since feeding raw that I've noticed). Thanks all.
I've only very rarely seen Kacy eat grass, if/when he would have a bit of tummy upset from something new (not since feeding raw that I've noticed). Thanks all.
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