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FAQ – Coprophagia – Eating Manure

In foals from 1 week to 2 months of age, coprophagia is normal and actually incredibly important. See this article for more information: Coprophagy: Conventional Conduct? – The Horse In adults, coprophagia can be due to behavior (boredom), curiosity, or a lack of minerals in the diet. See this article for more information: Horses withContinue reading “FAQ – Coprophagia – Eating Manure”

Poop: Why is my Puppy/Dog eating it?

By Deb Haines Dogs sometimes eat poop out of boredom, for attention, to avoid punishment, or due to health issues. However, stool eating, also known as coprophagy, is actually quite normal behavior for a puppy. Although you may find it utterly gross, the behavior does have an underlying cause. Moreover, if the cause is notContinue reading “Poop: Why is my Puppy/Dog eating it?”