Coprophagia is usually harmless, but can sometimes spread an infectious disease or parasite to your dog. It can also cause gastroenteritis that results in vomiting and diarrhea. 22 мар. 2021 г.
Can your dog get sick from eating poop?
Even if eating poop is a normal behavior, it can still cause your dog to get sick. Eating poop is a common way that internal parasites are passed between dogs or to dogs from other animals. It is also possible for dogs to get other infectious gastrointestinal diseases from eating poop.
Is poop poisonous to dogs?
The vast majority of dogs that ingest human feces will suffer no side effects and will be able to digest it just as they would normal food.
Why is my dog eating poop?
Dogs evolved by scavenging, so it may be an instinct to make sure they get enough to eat. It may be an attempt to get attention. If your dog is looking for extra attention and they know you usually react strongly when you catch them eating poop, the behavior may be a way to get noticed.
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