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Why does my dog eat poop?

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Dogs can eat poop (coprophagy), for an attention getting behavior from the owner. Anxiety, stress, frustration, and boredom can be another cause. Also a dog may eat poop to immitate the owner picking up feces. Rule out a medical cause for poop eating with a check up from a veterinarian.