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yes, poop contain thousands of viruses so try not to let your dog eat its own or anyone elses poop, it can make your dog very sick and could even kill it
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, if there is any chance that the other dogs have any types of parasites. Then whatever is growing on that or in it gets into your dog's stomach, and then all kinds of nasty things happen.
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CAN A BABY Get sick from eating their own poop?
A baby probably won't get sick from eating/digesting their own poop, after all, it came out of them. And the nutritional value is pretty low, they've already digested it once. They are much more likely to catch diseases from someone else's or some animals. Answer: Forget the other answer! Yes, a baby can get VERY sick from eating poop, especially if it's not their own! Feces contains many harmful substances!
What are some causes of dog bad breath?
They can be eating their own poop. They could be getting into garbage or other foods they are not supposed to. They could also be having digestion problems.
Why do dogs eat their own droppings?
If there is enough undigested protein left in it, they likely mistake it for edible material. Avoid letting a dog eat this material because it could lead to dehydration.Additional thoughts:Your dog probably eats its poop because its stomach hurts. If you see him/her eating his poop, walk your dog for a while and only let him/her drink water.Another guess that your dog is eating its poop is that he/she ate something and the remains of it are still in its poop and he/she likes how it tastes.Another reason that your dog would eat it's own poop is because there is fiber in the poop from their food. These are only guesses and if your dog keeps on eating its poop, then ask a vet on your next check up.Malnutrition or a behavior in which they want to cover their traces. Poo attracts other animals to their homes as well.
What does a dog does not eat his own poop mean?
A dog that doesn't eat dog poop is a VERY good dog! You NEVER want your dog to eat poop, because after your dog may lick you, the floor, or even get into your food. This could get you ill and your house could get sickly to live in.
Why does the Boston terrier eat its own poop?
Some dogs do this and can get sick from it. Do what you can to stop the habit. Also, have your dog checked at the vet to be sure it hasn't contracted an infection or other problem from the habit.
Dogs eating their own poop?
No, but they do smell it. Then they poop over it to be proud!? Don't ask me why!
Do hamsters need to eat some of their poo?
no, they do not require eating their own poop.
Your dog eats his own poop and then throws it up what do you do?
Eating their own feces means its not getting they right nutrition. They have a bad diet. Check your dog food and make sure it is appropriate for your dogs age, breed, size and activity level. To make them stop eating feces, pick it up after they have relieved themselves so they can't eat it.
Why do you not like eating your own poop?
Cause your are going to end up throuing up
Why does kobyashi no longer compete in the hot dog eating contest?
He has his own hot dog eating contest.
Can you get sick from eating plant eating caterpillars?
Yes, you can get sick from it. Maybe not in human form, but in animal form. Aphids are known as a parasite. My own dog has been sick for a week because the aphids are falling out of the trees. They land in her food and water bowl, she eats or drinks them. She has been sick for a week now after the parasites started falling out of the trees.
Is eating your own poo beneficial?
No, it might make you really sick.
