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Why does my dog eat cat poop? Is it a diet deficiency or health issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 60 lbs

My dog keeps eating cat poop, my coworker said her dog did and it needed a new diet or had a vitamin issue. Why does he eat cat poop?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2019

It could be due to a deficiency in Bandit's diet, but it could also be he likes the taste. My dogs used to treat the litter box like a buffet! I would prevent him from any access to the litter box at all.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    It could be due to a deficiency in Bandit's diet, but it could also be he likes the taste. My dogs used to treat the litter box like a buffet! I would prevent him from any access to the litter box at all.

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