2007-12-13 12:55:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
GOLDEN GAL - I dont take him to it and say eat that, it has happened occasionaly when he has been off the lead and he is a good distance away from me.
2007-12-13 13:08:58 · update #1
GOLDEN GAL - I dont take him to it and say eat that, it has happened occasionaly when he has been off the lead and he is a good distance away from me.
2007-12-13 13:09:20 · update #2
ISLANDIV - Thank you for being helpful. xx
2007-12-13 13:14:23 · update #3
A mystery as to why,.. but lots of dogs do that. Gross!
Lots of theories, ...lacking some vits./minerals, etc. etc.
But nothing proven.
2007-12-13 12:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be the following reasons:
If the dog is being under fed, the dog may still be hungry which may lead to stool eating.
If the dog is being fed a poor-quality food, the dog could be suffering from malnutrition and/or vitamin and mineral deficiencies which could cause him to eat things in addition to his regular diet, such as his own stool.
If the dog is being fed too many treats during the day, he may be too full to complete his balanced daily meal(s), which could lead to malnutrition and/or vitamin and mineral deficiencies and an increased appetite at varying times of the day.
If the dog has a medical problem that causes a decrease in the absorption of nutrients or causes gastrointestinal upset, the dog may resort to stool eating.
If the dogs stool contains large amounts of undigested food materials, there is an increased likelihood that the stool will be eaten. This is seen in dogs that have any type of medical condition that leads to poor digestion of their food.
If the dog has a medical problem or is taking medication for a problem which causes an increase in appetite, the dog may resort in stool eating. Some examples might be; diabetes, Cushing’s disease, thyroid disease, or any treatment involving steroids.
The dog may eat his stool if the dog is being kept in too small an area. Frequently, people do not clean out their dog runs often enough, and the feces gather up in this area; this can become very stressful for the dog.
Even in a large area, if the stools are not being picked up quickly enough, that can lead to the problem of stool eating.
If the dog is bored and does not have anything else to stimulate him, he might investigate his feces out of boredom, begin playing with it and then possibly start eating it.
2007-12-17 20:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a dog in our village that eats poo.
I think its quite a good thing..it keeps the green poo free.
Also i don't have to worry about cleaning up after my dog...because hes grateful for the meal
2007-12-14 03:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Christa 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've often wondered if it is some strange form of recycling! Gross I know but unfortunately some dogs seem to like it.
2007-12-14 07:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He has a vitamin deficiency, buy some charcoal biscuits (available at good pet shop) they are very cheap to buy, please give it a try before you try more expensive alternatives, it has worked for me in the past.
2007-12-14 17:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by Indi Whippet 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your dog sometimes eats other dogs poo as it has nutrition in it, some dogs at times also eat cat poo!
2007-12-13 21:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry.
At least it will help to keep the pavements clean!
2007-12-14 13:24:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it happens...my dog used to do it but he didnt like getting told off for it and thankfully stopped.
2007-12-13 21:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by tai's backup 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
he gets tired of eating his own, wants a change. maybe your a bad cook and poo taste better. maybe he watched you do it?
2007-12-13 21:12:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only answer to this is because you let him eat it!
2007-12-13 20:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋