Bad Food. Your dog's dirt eating could actually be a search for minerals, vitamins or even good probiotic bacteria that he isn't getting in his diet. “The dog is searching for the minerals that are missing when bones are not fed. It usually resolves quickly once the diet is improved. read more
Your dog’s dirt eating could actually be a search for minerals, vitamins or even good probiotic bacteria that he isn’t getting in his diet. Kibble and unbalanced diets could be the culprits. Pica is defined as a state whereby dogs eat things other than food. For example, eating dirt would be a pica disorder. read more
In many other situations, your dog will appear to be eating dirt but may actually be eating some food item that lies in the grass or on the ground. in these situations, the dog will likely not eat very much dirt at one time and it will only be a single occurrence. read more
When we think about the things that our dogs love in general, it may start to make a bit more sense why they might be interested in eating dirt. “Dogs like to dig into and consume all kinds of smelly, pungent things, like trash, kitty litter and toilet paper,” says Dr. Oscar E. Chavez, BVetMed, MRCVS, MBA. read more