Why does my puppy eat poop? What causes it and how to stop it?

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My 8 week Labrador puppy ate her stool. I don't know what to do, when I saw her doing that I 'punished' her saying 'don't do that!' I don't know if that was right to do or not. What are the reasons for her to do it? What should I do if I see her doing it again? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 month and 23 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Puppies eat their poop for a couple of reasons. One is that they simply like the taste, which is disgusting. Another reason is intestinal worms. I wold take Aika into the vet with a sample of her feces so the vet can determine if she does have intestinal worms, which are common in puppies. Should she have intestinal worms, the vet can prescribe a deworming treatment for her. You did the right thing by tell her no, and if you notice her trying to eat her poop again, distract her right away with a toy or some love and attention. Move her away from the poop right away when she's done.

Why does my puppy eat poop? What causes it and how to stop it?

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