There is nothing more disgusting than seeing your furry best friend eating his feces. And the funny thing is that many times he looks at you with that sweet little face with the intention of giving you a kiss. It is, without a doubt, one of the situations that we most urgently need to avoid ... or solve. But, how?
To find the answer to that question it is first important to know why does my dog eat his feces. So, without further ado, let's see what the origin of this behavior is.
One of the main causes is nutritional deficiencyEither because the dog's own body cannot absorb all the nutrients that the feed has due to kidney disease, or because the food we give it is not entirely correct. In any case, before making any changes to his diet, it is important to go to the vet to tell us exactly what is happening to him, and how it is treated.
Continuing with the topic of food, there are some dogs that eat their feces because they are not given the amount they need based on their weight, age, physical activity and type of food. For example, a 32kg adult dog, with moderate activity, should be given around 370-380 grams per day as long as the feed is of high quality (the quantity will be higher if it is of medium quality and even more if it is is of low quality). Read the label on the sack of feed to find out how much to give to your friend.
Another reason may be that your dog is older and has trouble controlling your bowels. He may fear your reaction, so he chooses to eat his feces. In this case, you have to make him see that nothing is wrong, that he is not going to be scolded (neither should you look at him with a bad face, or speak to him in a tone of displeasure).
If your dog has separation anxietyHe will do anything to get your attention, even eat his own feces. Therefore, you must seek help to treat anxiety.
With these tips your dog will stop eating his feces. Be patient and you'll see how you get it 😉.