Sometimes our dogs do strange things, including eating their own (and other) feces. But why
According to the American Kennel Club, ifyour dog eats feces, this can be due to a number of reasons, including anxiety, isolation, inappropriate food associations. Some dogs that have been hurt by harsh punishment may eat their own feces to avoid being punished again.
In general, coprophagia is not uncommon among dogs.According to a study conducted in 2018, 16% of respondents often had dogs eat their poop. Some of the reasons why this happens are relatively normal. For example, according to PetMD, lactating bitches may eat their puppies' poop to keep the house clean. In addition, some dogs eat the feces of other animals, including horses, as they contain nutrients. But this behavior should be stopped, because feces can also contain harmful bacteria.
To keep the dog from eating excrement,you can start adding vitamins or enzymes to her diet. True, this can only help if your dog eats feces due to a lack of certain nutrients, such as vitamin B. Training can also be used.