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Stool Eating in Dogs

Stool Eating in Dogs (Coprophagia in Dogs)

Dogs eat poop for different reasons – some medical, others behavioral. So, let’s take a look at some of the possible causes for canine coprophagia and explore how to help our pups overcome this unpleasant habit.

While it can be an embarrassing and gross behavior, coprophagia is actually quite common. In fact, almost 40 percent of all dogs have eaten poop at some point in their lifetimes. To help stop this type of behavior, it’s important to understand what might cause your pup to eat his own poop or other animal’s feces.

There may be behavioral issues behind your dog’s poop-eating. Here are a few reasons for this natural behavior … 

  • Cleanliness
  • Puppies
  • Scavengers
  • Boredom
  • Attention seeking
  • Stress
  • Punishment
  • Learning from other dogs
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