Some canine behaviours generate a lot of curiosity in owners. You've probably wondered why your dog likes to eat grass, right? There are several explanations for this. An exploratory dog, for example, likes to get to know new textures and does this with his mouth - he even enjoys the taste. On the other hand, the puppy may eat the grass to relieve some discomfort in his stomach,The consumption is more than liberated and can bring many benefits to the day to day of the doggy, and to do this even more safely (since we have no control of the plants of the street) our advice is to plant the dog grass at home. It's super easy! See the tips that the Paws of the House separated!

Grass for dogs promotes fun and is good for your health

Environmental enrichment is fundamental in the routine of domestic animals: it prevents boredom, uses up energy and even prevents anxiety. Therefore, every guardian should think of some alternatives to improve the quality of life of dogs and cats in the house. Toys, boxes and snacks are super suitable for putting the method into practice, especially if the animal spends a lot of time in the house.The dog grass can super enter this "strategy" of enriching the environment, since the puppy can explore new smells, textures and flavors in the routine - which means a moment of fun for him.

On the other hand, dog grass has many health benefits. Rich in fibre, it helps improve digestion by stimulating the functioning of the stomach and intestines. It is therefore quite normal for the dog to eat the grass to speed up the metabolism and thus relieve some abdominal discomfort. In addition, other scenarios in which the plant can be useful are when the dog has gas, colic,dry stools and/or diarrhea, so why not learn how to grow dog grass at home?

1) Dog grass: the first thing is to choose the right seeds

The first step to planting dog grass in an apartment or at home is to pay close attention when choosing the type of grass. You can either opt for the classic wheat grasses or popcorn corn, very common in the routine of cats, or plant herbs released for dogs. Lavender, basil, lemon balm, parsley and mint are great options - and even you, human, can enjoy the smelland purification that these herbs release into the environment. These species are released and will not cause any kind of intoxication in your doggy. You can find the seeds in flower shops and agri-businesses.

2) With a medium pot and a packet of vegetable soil, prepare the "ground" for planting.

In addition to the seeds, you will also need a medium-sized pot or pot and about 2 kg of soil to plant the dog grass. With all the material in hand, it's time to plant! Fill the container with soil, leaving about five fingers of space to the top. Then just spread the seeds over the soil, always remembering to leave a small gap between each grain.After that, just cover the seeds with more soil, without exceeding the limit of two fingers of space to the top. It is also worth mentioning that to make this top part of the soil even more fluffy, one technique is to sift it before covering the seeds.

3) Don't forget to water the dog grass every day and be patient

Once properly planted, the dog grass should be watered every day. Ideally, this should happen in the morning or late afternoon. In addition, it is important to leave the pot in a place with good lighting and that has contact with the sun for a few hours of the day (but not necessarily all day). After that, just be patient and in a few days it is already possible to observe the growth of the dog grass.After your friend has eaten or "destroyed" everything, just refill the container with more soil and new seeds.