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My dog does it all the time. I can't understand why, but it seems to be harmless. I heard if you put some chopped up pineapple in her food, it makes her own feces smell bad, so she'll stop eating it.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt is common for dogs to eat goose feces and other feces, but with the threat of giardia among others, it can be harmful. Coprophagia is the term used to describe this behavior. Due to the possibility of parasites and disease this habit should be avoided.
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∙ 9y agoIt is not usually harmful. The only way that it would be is if the animal that made the feces is sick, like if it has worms, for instance. If the feces is "healthy" then it will not harm the dog to eat it.
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∙ 9y agoIf they are eating their own mess, no. Whatever is in the dog mess is already "inside" them. An exception is if the dog has worms and you are trying to deworm him. He could conceivably re-infect himself.
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∙ 15y agoNot usually, although sometimes it can be an indication of health problems. Google "coprophagia in dogs" for more info and prevention suggestions.
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∙ 15y agoWell, it makes ME sick to my stomach to think of it.
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∙ 13y agoNo, but it can mean they have malnutrition
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Is it harmful to eat feces?
Very much so
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.
Can dogs get sick if they eat there own feces?
yes
How is eating feces harmful to dogs?
Well it's something that the dog has already eaten and needs to get rid of, but in truth, it's not harmful
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.
Is it harmful for dogs to eat dead puppy?
yes
Do dogs eat puppies feces?
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.
Are Crosman bbs harmful to dogs?
Yes, if you shoot the dogs or let them eat the BBs.
Do dogs clean their teeth with feces?
No. There are parasites in feces. Consuming feces can make dogs sick or have worms.
Can you eat your feces for breakfast?
Consuming feces for any meal is unsafe and unsanitary. Some animals will eat their own waste, such as dogs, but this is not considered a meal that anyone should eat. This can cause a person to become ill.
Can dogs eat bunnys?
If dogs can eat pig feces (that's poo), then yes, dogs can eat rabbit food.
