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Why did my dog eat a dead animal?

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Seeing a dead carcass and not investigating it is fight thousands of years of instinct. Some dogs have this instinct more than others due to being a breed that was bred to bring our hunted game to us. Trying to cover up their scent is another instinct dogs are acting on when they eat dead animals.


What happens if a dog eats a dead animal?

Dead animals may also be carrying dangerous bacteria that your dog could be exposed to. One of the most dangerous is clostridium botulinum, which is a preformed neurotoxin that can be found in dead animal carcasses. Dogs can contract botulism from ingesting contaminated carcasses.

Why do dogs eat dead bodies?

Dogs that eat their master's corpses are just fulfilling their evolutionary duty. Proto-dogs scavenged around the outskirts of human settlements about 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, removing food scraps, feces, and other human waste.

How long before a dog eats a dead body?

On average, your dog will eat you within 5-7 days after your death. Sooner if instinct kicks in, but likely they won't start eating until they've run out of dog food and have no other option.

How do you clean a dog's mouth after eating a dead animal?

You can clean it directly by wrapping a cloth around your finger and gently wiping it out with salt water, baking soda or even coconut oil. Be careful not to gag your dog. Alternatively, you can add mouthwash to your dog's water or increase his natural saliva production with a dental chew.

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