Dogs eat poop for a variety of reasons, most of which signal an underlying issue. Dog owners with poop eaters devour information and tips to stop this disgusting behavior. Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, discusses the whys of coprophagia and ways to stop the behavior.
Source: PetMD. Link.
Also see: Why do dogs eat poop? Animal Health Digest, August 31, 2016. Link.
INSIGHTS: Pet owners are sometimes reluctant to share their dog’s poop-eating behaviors. Consider asking questions as part of exams and client telehealth calls.