Dogs benefit from these medicinal foods in the winter and early spring.

by Gregory L. Tilford

Wild dogs, researchers have observed, browse a broad variety of berries, grasses, flower blossoms, seeds, and even a few roots in their continuous search for food. Many of the plants they eat are quite tasty, even to us humans, while others are not palatable at all. In fact, some of the plants wild animals nibble upon may even be regarded by humans as potentially toxic.

Young, fresh wheat grass or barley grass is easy to find and grow. Given free access to the plants, many dogs (and cats!) will graze on the tender blades.

So why do they consume such plants? Because maybe they are not looking for food. Perhaps they are seeking medicine. …

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