My dog eats its own poop. Why is this happening and how to stop it?

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Lucy is eating her poops. What does it mean and how should we stop her from doing it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is actually not that uncommon. It is unclear why it happens. However, it usually does not need any type of therapy or change of routine. I would recommend you discourage this behavior as much as possible. This will eventually most likely stop. Good luck!

My dog eats its own poop. Why is this happening and how to stop it?

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