Oct 28, 2025 · There are both behavioral and physiological reasons why some dogs view poop as a delicacy. Although coprophagia in dogs hasn’t been deeply explored by scientists, poop eating is a...

Stool, feces, or poop eating is a common, bad habit among dogs, but why do dogs eat poop? Dogs consume poop, known as coprophagia, for many reasons including stress, learned behavior, …

Aug 31, 2025 · Dogs can eat their poop because of a deficiency of nutrients, malabsorption syndrome, parasites, natural instincts, anxiety, attention seeking, or even good smelling turd (from eating too …

Mar 4, 2025 · Why do dogs eat their own poop and pee? Dogs may consume their own poop because of behavioral issues like anxiety and boredom, or medical conditions like inflammatory bowel disease …

Jul 6, 2025 · If your dog is eating poop, you may find it disturbing. But it’s not that uncommon. Find out what may be behind this habit, what you can do about it, and when to call a vet.

Nov 16, 2022 · A dog may eat poop because they are missing important nutrients in their own diet or they are not properly absorbing certain nutrients in their food during digestion (called malabsorption).

Oct 29, 2025 · Known as coprophagia, this behavior is not always as abnormal as you might think. Since it can sometimes indicate something is wrong, here are nine reasons a dog might be eating poop …

Ever wonder why dogs eat poop? Known as coprophagia, this behavior is common in many animals. “While some dogs find poop tasty or enjoy the crunch of a good poopsicle, I recommend consulting …

Feb 4, 2025 · Dogs may eat poop out of curiosity, a nutritional deficiency, or even because they just like the taste. Here’s what to do about it. It’s not usually serious — At least ¼ of dogs will consume stool …

Jan 28, 2026 · Nutritional deficiencies and certain medical issues can cause dogs to eat their own poop (autocoprophagy) or the feces of other dogs, or even other animals. These can include: If you notice …