Hi everyone, my 9-month-old puppy eats its own poo and crumbles it all over the house, whether I'm there or not.
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Hi there,
This behaviour is more common than you might think in puppies. It's called coprophagia.
At 9 months old, it's not necessarily a cause for concern, but you should try to understand the underlying cause. Some dogs do it out of boredom, others out of habit, because they're a bit greedy, or simply because they find it interesting...
The first step should be to pick up his poo as soon as he's done it to stop him from going back to it. The more he repeats the behaviour, the more likely it is to become a habit.
Also, make sure his diet is appropriate for his age and that he's getting enough food.
Is he only eating his own poo, or is he eating other animals' droppings during walks as well?
CompagnonNova
Dog and cat enthusiast
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