A great many pet parents are seeking natural remedies for their dog’s coprophagia. It’s a problem that affects a large number of dogs. In the most comprehensive survey of its kind, 16% of dogs were regular poop eaters. And it doesn’t seem to matter how you feed your dog, what breed it is, whether it is male or female, entire or neutered, young or old. But as with many things dog related, there’s more to the story of coprophagia than meets the eye. So if you’re looking for natural dog coprophagia remedies, please read on.

When people speak about their dog practising coprophagy, they’re generally referring to ‘canine conspecific coprophagy’, the tendency or predisposition of dogs to eat their own or other dogs’ faeces. While they may not be overly happy with it, most pet parents tend to be more accepting of their dog eating the stool of other animals – rabbit seems to be a particular favourite with many dogs – but not the stool of their own kind.

There are many theories as to why some dogs regularly practice coprophagy. There is also a very enlightening study carried out by the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, California in the United States which may present us with, if not the definitive answer, as close to it as anyone has come so far.

Some of the commonly held beliefs include:

Genetics
Learned behaviour
Habit
Self-medication
Poor diet

At the end of the day, a coprophagic dog is doing nothing more than carrying out instinctive ancestral behaviour. Whilst this behaviour certainly should not be encouraged, it is generally medically harmless, although not totally without risk. That said, if you are looking for natural dog coprophagia remedies, this guide may well have the answers.

Try some of the corrective methods suggested in this guide. Your dog can only be the healthier for it. And if you still need my help, please consider booking a consultation and we’ll work through the problem together to find the perfect solution for your individual dog.