Quick answers about safe and unsafe foods for your dog.
Poop eating, known as coprophagia, can occur because of scavenging instincts, access, habit, attention, stress, or other factors. Management starts with prompt cleanup and preventing rehearsal of the behavior; sudden or persistent changes should be discussed with a veterinarian.
Dogs may eat grass because they enjoy its taste or texture, are exploring, are bored, or have learned the habit. Occasional grass eating can be normal, but repeated grazing together with vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, pain, lethargy, or possible chemical exposure deserves veterinary attention.
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