My dog eats poop! How do I stop it and get rid of her bad breath?

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My fur baby (my puppy) is 1 year and 9 months old.I have had a bit of trouble with her eating other dog's poo. What can I do to break her from this habit? Also is there any home remedies for bad breath in dogs?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is common that dogs like to eat poo, and it's a disgusting thing that they do! When you have her out to potty, keep her on a leash, and move her away from a pile of poo as soon as you see her start trying to eat it. If she is running around without a leash, I would follow her, and the minute you see her trying to eat poo, make a loud noise by clapping your hands together, tell her no, and distract her by playing with her. As for remedies for bad breath in dogs, one cause of it is eating the poo, so if you stop her from doing that, it will help her breath. I would recommend getting her some Greenie or Denta Chews which will help with her teeth and breath.

My dog eats poop! How do I stop it and get rid of her bad breath?

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