Overview
It is unknown if red oat grass, also known as Kangaroo grass, is safe for dogs, but this grain is commonly used as fodder. Another reason to keep red oat grass away from pooches is it can painfully get stuck in their throats.
Can dogs eat Red oat grass?
Benefits
- Red oat grass grains are high in protein.
Risks
- Red oat grass has spiky awns or seeds which can get stuck in a dog's throat.
- If red oat grass sticks on the skin, it can cause inflammation and irritation.
- Although red oat grass is used as livestock feed and also consumed by birds, its grains have been used by humans as a food source; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding red oat grass grains to dogs.
