How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Feces
Dogs sometimes eat their own feces, but may also eat the feces of other dogs or even cats. This condition is called coprophagy and is a common occurrence in dogs. Coprophagy can be caused by behavioral or physical problems and can be addressed by consulting with a veterinarian or adjusting how you house train your dog.
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Create a feeding schedule for your dog that ensures it does not go without eating for too long during the day. Your veterinarian can help you outline a proper feeding schedule for your dog.
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Change the food you feed your dog. Gradually mix the new food in with the old.
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Do not punish your dog when house training it. If a dog associates fear and punishment with being in the same room as feces, it may try to eat the feces to avoid punishment.
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Give your dog new toys to keep it busy. A dog may eat feces if it is bored.
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Keep your dog's areas clean of feces. This requires supervision during house training and cleaning up after the dog immediately after it defecates in the designated area.
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Consult with a veterinarian if you believe your dog suffers from any physical ailments that cause excessive hunger or malabsorption. When a dog has malabsorption problems, it feels constantly hungry, eating whatever is available until the next meal. This is because the nutrients in the dog's food pass through its digestive tract without providing the necessary nutrition it needs to stay satiated.
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Do not leave your dog tied up alone outside for extended periods of time. Because dogs are pack animals and require companionship, a lonely and frustrated dog may resort to eating feces as a way to gain attention.
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