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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 4, 2025 · If you’ve caught your dog eating poop, you’re definitely not alone. But why do dogs eat poop? Here are seven possible reasons.

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 …

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.

Jun 5, 2025 · Coprophagy is common in puppies and younger dogs. They may have seen their mother eat feces in an attempt to keep their living space clean. Sometimes, it stems from pure …

Feb 10, 2025 · Dogs might eat their own poop, or another animal’s feces, for a variety of behavioral, health, or medical reasons. Read on to learn why dogs eat poop, the possible …

Oct 9, 2025 · Coprophagia, or stool eating, is common in dogs and could be due to instinct, hunger, stress, or illness. Eating feces can pose health risks such as transmission of bacteria …

Nov 26, 2025 · Dogs may engage in three types of coprophagia: eating another dog’s poop (allocoprophagia), eating another species’ poop, and eating their own (autocoprophagia). Their …