If your dog makes a beeline for the lawn every time they're outside, you've probably Googled it at least once. The internet will tell you dogs eat grass because they're bored, or because they want to vomit, or because it's just something dogs do.

Sometimes those things are true. But the most common reason is simpler.

Your dog is looking for fibre.

The instinct behind grass eating

Dogs are natural foragers. In the wild, their diet included plant matter, grasses and roots that provided dietary fibre their gut bacteria needed to thrive. Modern commercial dog food — even premium kibble — rarely replicates this.

When a dog's digestive system is lacking fibre, their instinct kicks in. They look for it wherever they can find it. Usually your lawn.

When grass eating is a problem

Occasional grass nibbling is normal. But if your dog is grazing consistently, eating large amounts or doing it immediately after meals, that's a signal their diet is missing something.

Grass itself isn't harmful in small amounts, but treated lawns, pesticides and fertilisers absolutely are. A dog that grazes regularly is a dog at risk.

The simple fix

Most dogs that graze regularly reduce or stop entirely when fibre is added to their diet. The underlying need is met, so the behaviour stops.

Logs provides psyllium husk, pumpkin powder and flaxseed — three natural fibre sources that together replicate what your dog's gut is looking for when it sends them to the lawn.

One scoop a day. Most owners notice a difference within a week or two.

Good dogs deserve good Logs.

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