My puppy eats his poop. Is it because of his new homemade food?

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I started feeding myn9 week old puppy a mix of ground beef with oats, raw egg, wheat germ and his kibble. He has started to go for his poop to eat it. With the same intensity as if it was his bowl of food. What should I do just stop the mix or could it be something else? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 30 days old | 56 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would not recommend feeding your dog raw egg as it could potentially give him (and you!) salmonella. Also, the diet you described is not complete or balanced with the vitamins and minerals your growing pup needs. I would recommend feeding Harley a commercial diet for puppies like Science Diet, Purina or Royal Canin. If your dog is getting all the nutrients he needs in his diet he may be less likely to eat his feces. I would also recommend having your pup dewormed if you have not already. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My puppy eats his poop. Is it because of his new homemade food?

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