{"id":11889,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:07","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats another animals poop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_another_animals_poop\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats another animals poop?\">What happens if my dog eats another animals poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_eating_wild_animal_poop\" title=\"Can a dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?\">Can a dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_wild_animal_poop\" title=\"Why is my dog eating wild animal poop?\">Why is my dog eating wild animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Will_my_dog_be_OK_after_eating_poop\" title=\"Will my dog be OK after eating poop?\">Will my dog be OK after eating poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_wild_animal_poop\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats wild animal poop?\">What happens if a dog eats wild animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_other_animal_poop\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from eating other animal poop?\">Can dogs get sick from eating other animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Is_animal_poop_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is animal poop toxic to dogs?\">Is animal poop toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_animal_poop\" title=\"What should I do if my dog eats animal poop?\">What should I do if my dog eats animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_eating_wild_animal_poop\" title=\"Can my dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?\">Can my dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_eat_deer_poop\" title=\"Is it harmful for dogs to eat deer poop?\">Is it harmful for dogs to eat deer poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Why_does_my_puppy_eat_wild_animal_poop\" title=\"Why does my puppy eat wild animal poop?\">Why does my puppy eat wild animal poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Can_dog_get_sick_from_eating_poop\" title=\"Can dog get sick from eating poop?\">Can dog get sick from eating poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_after_eating_poop\" title=\"What can I give my dog after eating poop?\">What can I give my dog after eating poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Is_dog_eating_poop_okay\" title=\"Is dog eating poop okay?\">Is dog eating poop okay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-another-animals-poop\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_feral_cat_poop\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from eating feral cat poop?\">Can dogs get sick from eating feral cat poop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_another_animals_poop\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats another animals poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is making a meal out of another animal&#8217;s poop, especially if they&#8217;re of a different species, it could be cause for concern. Any time your dog eats feces of an unknown origin, <b>they run the risk of contracting infectious diseases or parasites<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_eating_wild_animal_poop\"><\/span>Can a dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can dogs get sick from eating wild animal poop?  For the most part, <b>there are no health risks to a dog with this bad habit and feces is generally safe to eat. However, stools from uninoculated, infected or diseased animals can be cause for concern. Wild animal poop can be infested with internal parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_wild_animal_poop\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating wild animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stool, feces, or poop eating is a common, bad habit among dogs, but why do dogs eat poop? Dogs consume poop, known as coprophagia, for many reasons including <b>stress, learned behavior, boredom, the list is endless! What&#8217;s important, is that with the right training, any dog can stop poop-eating behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_OK_after_eating_poop\"><\/span>Will my dog be OK after eating poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stool, feces, or poop eating is a common, bad habit among dogs, but why do dogs eat poop? Dogs consume poop, known as coprophagia, for many reasons including <b>stress, learned behavior, boredom, the list is endless! What&#8217;s important, is that with the right training, any dog can stop poop-eating behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_wild_animal_poop\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats wild animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coprophagia is usually harmless, but can sometimes spread an infectious disease or parasite to your dog. It can also cause <b>gastroenteritis that results in vomiting and diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_other_animal_poop\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from eating other animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating their own poop is harmless, but consuming <b>poop from other animals may cause health problems if the stool is contaminated with parasites, viruses, or toxins. In most cases, this behavior will fade before the puppy is about nine months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_animal_poop_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is animal poop toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, <b>there are no health risks to a dog with this bad habit and feces is generally safe to eat. However, stools from uninoculated, infected, or diseased animals can be cause for concern. Wild animal poop can be infested with internal parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_eats_animal_poop\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog eats animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is eating the poop of another dog (or even another animal), it&#8217;s likely doing so for the nutrients. An adult dog that is eating other dogs&#8217; poop typically isn&#8217;t getting enough nutrients. If you see your dog do this, you should <b>talk to your vet as soon as possible<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_eating_wild_animal_poop\"><\/span>Can my dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>YES! <\/b><b>Dogs can get sick from eating deer poop, or any other form of feces for that matter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_eat_deer_poop\"><\/span>Is it harmful for dogs to eat deer poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is eating the poop of another dog (or even another animal), it&#8217;s likely doing so for the nutrients. An adult dog that is eating other dogs&#8217; poop typically isn&#8217;t getting enough nutrients. If you see your dog do this, you should <b>talk to your vet as soon as possible<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_eat_wild_animal_poop\"><\/span>Why does my puppy eat wild animal poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>eating deer poop does pose an infection risk to your dog. While, in all likelihood, your pet will be unharmed as a result of fecal consumption, deer feces can carry infectious diseases and parasites that have the potential to harm your pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_get_sick_from_eating_poop\"><\/span>Can dog get sick from eating poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if eating poop is a normal behavior, <b>it can still cause your dog to get sick. Eating poop is a common way that internal parasites are passed between dogs or to dogs from other animals. It is also possible for dogs to get other infectious gastrointestinal diseases from eating poop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_after_eating_poop\"><\/span>What can I give my dog after eating poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is a poop eater, make sure you go outside with them so you can quickly distract them if they start eating poop and pick it up right away. Add <b>meat tenderizer, canned pumpkin, or another deterrent to his food<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_eating_poop_okay\"><\/span>Is dog eating poop okay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s certainly not a desirable trait, <b>your dog&#8217;s consumption of his own poop is generally harmless. Eating the waste of other animals, however, could expose your dog and your family to harmful parasites and diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_eating_feral_cat_poop\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from eating feral cat poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can dogs get sick from eating wild animal poop?  For the most part, <b>there are no health risks to a dog with this bad habit and feces is generally safe to eat. However, stools from uninoculated, infected or diseased animals can be cause for concern. Wild animal poop can be infested with internal parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if my dog eats another animals poop?Can a dog get sick from eating wild animal poop?Why is my dog eating wild animal poop?Will my dog be OK after eating poop?What happens if a dog eats wild animal poop?Can dogs get sick from eating other animal poop?Is animal poop toxic to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11889\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}