Why do dogs eat their feces?

Dogs usually eat poop because of issues with their food or overall gut health. However, it can be a result of disease, dietary insufficiencies or behavioral problems. It’s important to evaluate all of the possible reasons and consider your dog’s age, training, living conditions and overall diet. read more

Medical Reasons. First, let’s begin with possible medical reasons that could be leading your dog to eat poop. 1. Enzyme deficiency. In the wild, the canine diet works in harmony with its surroundings. read more

If a dog is punished for defecating in the house, she may eat her feces in order to hide the evidence and avoid punishment. Typically, when a dog defecates indoors, it is because she feels unable to hold it. It is a myth that dogs poop indoors for spite; spite is a human, not a canine, emotion. read more