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Is it normal for a dog to sniff its poop?

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But have you ever wondered why dogs get the "zoomies" or seem fascinated by sniffing their own poo? Even though some of these behaviors seem strange to humans, they can be quite normal for dogs. 17 мар. 2020 г.


Why does my dog smell its poop?

When a dog defecates, pressure against the glands on either side of the anus can cause the glands to expel a unique, musky scent onto the feces. ... On a more mundane level, dogs may just sniff the feces to determine what another canine has recently eaten, telling them that ingestible goodies may be close at hand.

Is it OK for dogs to sniff poop?

While poop sniffing is a normal canine behavior, it is not something that we should allow our dogs to do on a regular basis. Because not all dogs have access to regular de-worming and vaccinations, a disease can easily be spread via feces.

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