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. 14 февр. 2021 г.
Is dog eating poop okay?
While it's certainly not a desirable trait, your dog's consumption of his own poop is generally harmless. Eating the waste of other animals, however, could expose your dog and your family to harmful parasites and diseases.
Can a 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.
What do you do when your dog eats their own poop?
If your dog is eating poop, they may not be feeling well. When you have a puppy or dog that eats other dogs' poop or his own poop, you should have your pet examined by your veterinarian. Coprophagia can be associated with diseases of the intestinal tract and sometimes other parts of the body (liver, brain, etc.).
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