Can Dogs Eat Lemongrass?

Lemongrass, common in herb gardens and used widely in Southeast Asian cooking, is more of a mild irritant than a serious toxin for dogs, with its essential oil content capable of causing some drooling and stomach upset if a dog chews on the stalks or leaves. The tough, fibrous, almost grass-like texture of the plant is arguably as much of a practical concern as any chemical content, since the sharp edges can be mildly irritating to the mouth and the fibres aren't easily digested. Dogs sometimes nibble on ornamental grasses and herbs out of general curiosity or because they're drawn to chew on greenery, and lemongrass in a garden pot is an easy target for this kind of casual exploration. Most exposures resolve with nothing more than a bit of monitoring, though it's still sensible to keep lemongrass plants out of easy reach if your dog shows a habit of chewing on garden plants.