You Asked: ‘Why Is My Dog Doing THAT?’

When He Eats Poop

This is a weird thing to do, whether you’re a doggy or not! It turns out that the term actually has a name: coprophagia. Eating your poop is fairly common among puppies, and this is because they actually see their mothers doing it when they clean up their den.

Coprophagia is a bit more concerning among older dogs who are already aware of the problems with eating their feces. You might want to take your older dog to a vet if they are eating their waste due to stress or sickness.