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Yes, dogs do indeed eat puppy feces. They eat small amounts when grooming or licking the anus to help stimulate defecation in puppies. They may eat larger amounts of feces to clean up after the puppies. That has a role in the wild of helping to hide from predators. The puppy waste may draw predators, and eating it gets rid of it.
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Why do dalmatians eat there own puppies?
all dogs eat their own puppies if the puppies have the human scent on them , that's why its important not to touch the puppies for at least 2 days
Why do dogs roll in their food?
They may be eating their own or other dogs feces because of a nutritional reason. They may not be getting the nutrition they need from their diet so they eat the other animals feces as a way of getting the nutrients. Mother dogs eat pups' feces to avoid attracting predators. Puppies may do it as part of their exploration of the world, and the behavior can be reinforced by the attention it attracts.
Can dogs eat bunnys?
If dogs can eat pig feces (that's poo), then yes, dogs can eat rabbit food.
How often do dogs have puppies?
Dogs normally have puppies every 6 months.
Do dogs eat more when pregnant?
Just like humans, they are carrying life with them. Dogs that are pregnant usually carry a litter of four or more. They are going to eat more to support their puppies.
When dogs are about to have there puppies do they eat?
no
Do dogs eat their own feces?
Dogs need something in their body when they eat their own feces and feces of other animals. They usually do not have a dietary dficiency but it could be some type of medical disorder.
Why do puppies eat their feces?
A dog will eat its own feces if it is still hungry or lacking nutrients because feces can still contain some nutrients, but extremely little, and its own feces is another source they know is safe to eat because hyenas drink their own urine during a drought to prevent dehydration. It is a survival instinct.
Can dogs get sick if they eat there own feces?
yes
Why do dalmatians eat there own puppies?
all dogs eat their own puppies if the puppies have the human scent on them , that's why its important not to touch the puppies for at least 2 days
What should dogs eat when they are puppies?
royal canine
Why do dogs roll in their food?
They may be eating their own or other dogs feces because of a nutritional reason. They may not be getting the nutrition they need from their diet so they eat the other animals feces as a way of getting the nutrients. Mother dogs eat pups' feces to avoid attracting predators. Puppies may do it as part of their exploration of the world, and the behavior can be reinforced by the attention it attracts.
Why do ostriches eat feces?
same reason as dogs they are lacking vitamins
Why do dog eat their own feces?
Dogs need something in their body when they eat their own feces and feces of other animals. They usually do not have a dietary dficiency but it could be some type of medical disorder.
Do dogs eat the entire flesh of their newborn puppies?
No. Just the sack.
Why do puppies eat stuff of the floor?
because dog are dogs and dogs like eating off the ground its a habit for the dogs to do that :)
Do dogs clean their teeth with feces?
No. There are parasites in feces. Consuming feces can make dogs sick or have worms.
