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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

416 views · Published 12 October 2017 · 2:21 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: Veterinary Network · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Most new owners are delighted by puppy antics but puppies eating poop prompts anything but smiles. My own darling Magic indulged when he turned six months old. 

He’d make a beeline to visit his horse buddy next door and find the nifty treats she left on the ground. After these nasty snacks Magic always tried to kiss everybody on the lips, yuck! Then Magic started to bring his own “creations” into the house.

Why Puppies Eat Poop

Dogs commonly eat their own or another animal’s droppings (coprophagia). This is normal behavior for mom-dogs that must clean up after their babies, and some of the pups may end up mimicking this behavior. It first appears in pups at about four to nine months of age.

When we wave our hands, shout with disgust, and chase the puppy all over the yard, that’s great puppy entertainment. Chasing him can actually reward with behavior and encourage your puppy to play poopy-keep-away. Other times poop eating stems from boredom. Pups left out in the yard alone have little to occupy their time with.

Eating other animals’ waste may have to do with taste. Cow and horse manure may contain undigested corn or other ingredients appealing to your pup. The cat’s litter box may as well be a puppy snack bar. Cat food contains more protein than dog food, and as a result, feline waste tastes good to dogs.

The nasty habit is not only unsanitary, it puts kitty's tail in a twist to have a dog messing with her toilet. Cats pestered in their bathroom look for another place to “go,” such as behind the sofa.

The frequency increases after one year of age. The good news is most pups outgrow the habit. The bad news is, some dogs hang on to the nasty practice their whole life.

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