Help! My dog eats poop

In dogs, it is not uncommon for them to eat poop, it is just a bad habit. Especially bitches who have puppies regularly eat poop. This is because in this way the bitch ensures that the nest remains clean. Most bitches stop doing this as soon as thepuppiesstart eating solid food, but some bitches continue this behavior. The chances of the puppies adopting this behavior are quite high. If your puppy eats  poo, this can also be  partof their experiments.

Causes of eating poop in dogs

There are several causes associated with eating poop:

1. Fear
2. Your dog has a certain diet that causes gluttony
3. Malnutrition
4. Parasites

When your puppy eats poop, he/she can be infected with a Giardia parasite. This does not have to bother your  puppy, but it can be passed on to other dogs. It is therefore important to fight the parasite.

Advice

It is wise to correct consistently. This can be done by means of distraction with a toy when your dog tends to eat poop. Doesn't this work? Then you can make an appointment with the veterinarian or a behavioral therapist to find the right solution and rule out any deviations.