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My dog ate poop. Is it normal? When should I worry and visit the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 months and 18 days old | 53 lbs

why is it that my dog ate poop and is it normal should I be worried and take her to the vet? and if so is there any thing I can buy to give her .

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2018

Some dogs eat poo every single day and are mostly fine, if she is fully vaccinated then you have very little to worry about, if she starts vomiting or suffering from diarrhea you will then need to consider taking her to the vet.

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