1. Why do dogs eat poop?
1. The poop pulled out by some dogs is not fully digested food, so the dog will eat the poop again, and the puppies especially like to eat the poop. Because young dogs need to supplement a lot of nutrients, dogs at this stage will eat a lot, but the digestive organs of puppies are not fully developed, so the food they eat cannot be fully digested, and many are not digested. The nutrients are retained in the stool and excreted, so the puppy will eat the stool.
2. The adult dog eating stool is often caused by the owner’s “punishment”. Under normal circumstances, the owner will reprimand the dog when he finds that the dog is pooping everywhere, and some pet owners may also beat the dog. , these behaviors will cause a serious psychological burden to the dog, so after it finishes pooping, the dog will choose to eat the poop to avoid the owner’s “punishment”.
3. When the owner takes the dog out for a walk, if the dog sees other dogs eating poop, his own dog is likely to imitate this behavior consciously. If a dog eats poop, it is likely to teach other dogs to poop.
4. Many times dog eating poop is just a behavioral problem, but sometimes it is also caused by a health problem. Insufficient nutrient absorption occurs when a dog’s gut has a nutrient malabsorption disorder. Things like diabetes, thyroid disease, and steroids can lead to increased appetite and poop-eating behavior in dogs. If your dog never eats feces, but suddenly appears to eat feces, it is best for the owner to take the dog for a physical examination to ensure that the dog is healthy.
Second, how to correct the dog’s poop-eating behavior?
1. After the owner finds that the dog has pooped, he should not scold the dog immediately, but should calmly clean up the feces on the floor, making the dog feel that this is a normal thing . And, if you don’t clean up those smells, the dog will poop in this place next time.
2. The dog’s diet should also be reasonable, so that it can develop a good eating pattern, and avoid making the dog hungry and full, so that it is likely to eat stool when it is hungry.
If the dog suffers from certain diseases, it may be accompanied by the symptoms of pica, such as the dog will eat soil, grass, feces, etc. In this case, the most important thing is to first confirm whether the dog is suffering from the disease. If you have any other questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
