Does anyone know why dogs eat other animals' poop? How do I make mine stop?

Answer 1

Just like when you see a dog pee where another dog went, eating other animals droppings is a way to destroy their "mark". They mainly want to eliminate any signs of others in what they feel is their domain. As far as making them stop it is important to give your dog an area that is free from all other animals and people.

Answer 2

( I posted this a while back, explains why dogs eat groos stuff, and what to do.)
About Me
Member since: April 24, 2006
Total points: 265 (Level 2)
Points earned this week:
Total answers:
Best answers:

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

Most people poop IN THE TOILET, but let a dog near a diaper pail, and soon as your back is turned, they'll tear the contents apart, eating stuff that would gag anyone! (and spread diaper parts all over your house!!!) Dogs like cat poop, (cat food is higher in protein, and they digest things differently, so their poop apparently still has a good (to dogs) taste to it.) Try going to a horse barn where there's dogs around, and see how many horse apples the dogs chow down, then want a kiss from you! Dogs are omnivorus,(eat meat and veggies), and scavengers as well. I think it's like some deep, buried survival instinct that causes them to eat gross things. Ever had your dog find a dead animal or horse poop) and roll around in THAT, then jump in your lap??? Not pleasant, but they do that too...throwback instinct wolves used to cover their scent for hunting purposes. Dogs eating their own poop are called copraphagic, and there's a product you can get at a pet supply store to sprinkle in their food, called "Deterr" that makes their own poop taste bad to them, so they lose interest and stop. Note: It does NOT work to keep them from eating other species of poop, just their own. This is USUALLY a puppy behavior, they're digestive systems are still immature, and if you feed a lot of soft or canned food, or "Kibbles and Bits" type foods, they will not digest it properly, and it will still smell (again, to THEM) good. Stay away from that type of food, and stick with a high quality dry puppy food. Good luck!

Answer 3

It's just a dog thing. They just do it and no one knows why.
There are several things on the market to try. One is a powder to sprinkle on the food called "Deter" and another one called "Forbid". Ask your vet for some. You can also try sprinkling Adolph's meat Tenderizer on his food. Sometimes that helps.

Answer 4

i don't know but just keep them away from it