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Why did my dog just start eating dog poop?

  • Additionally, stress is one of the most common reasons puppy mill dogs eat poop. Since they are often left in small crates and have to fight for attention, food, etc. with other dogs, all of them are under a lot of stress. Thus, they need something familiar so that they can soothe themselves.
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Dogs sometimes eat poop out of boredom, for attention, to avoid punishment, or due to health issues.

However, stool eating, also known as coprophagy, is actually quite normal behavior for a puppy.

She does this both to keep the "den" clean and to protect the puppies from predators that might be drawn by the scent.

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  • Poop eating is mostly a habit of puppies that they learn from their mothers. ...
  • When the puppies start exploring their surroundings,they investigate everything. ...
  • Dogs can start poop eating when they are left alone and have nothing to do. ...
  • When the dogs feel ignored,they start eating poop to grab the attention of their owners.

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