Why Does My Dog Do That? 3 main reasons for a strange behaviour of your pet!

A sudden change in a dog's behaviour often signals an underlying medical issue, pain, or significant stress. To understand better what's going on, it really helps to look at the whole picture together with your pet. By taking a moment to understand the little details and "whys" behind the situation, we can find a right solution rather than just punishing your lovely doggy!

Yes, it’s alarming when your dog starts eating faeces, but take a deep breath—it is a relatively common behaviour known as coprophagia. While it’s unpleasant for us, most dogs do it for reasons that are often fixable.

Why is my dog doing this?

There are generally three main reasons why dogs develop this bad habit:

·       Medical Issues: Parasites, malabsorption syndromes, or conditions that increase hunger (like diabetes or thyroid issues) can trigger this behaviour.

·       Behavioral Issues: Puppies often do this out of curiosity or to keep their "den" clean. Stress, boredom, or seeking attention can also play a role.

·       Dietary Deficiencies: If their food isn't being digested fully or lacks specific nutrients (like B vitamins or enzymes), dogs may seek them out elsewhere.

Identifying the "why" is the most important step because it changes how we handle it. If it’s a nutritional gap, we fix the food; if it’s just a bored pup looking for a "snack," we focus on more playtime and training. Once you feel like you've pinpointed the cause, the path to fixing it becomes much clearer and a lot less stressful for both of you.

Immediate Action Steps

·      ·       The "Scoop Protocol": The most effective way to stop the habit is to remove the temptation. Pick up waste immediately after your dog goes

·       Command Training: Work on a rock-solid "Leave it" command. Reward them heavily with a high-value treat the moment they turn away from the waste.

·       Check the Diet: Ensure you are feeding a high-quality, age-appropriate dog food. Hereby adding a specific "anti-coprophagia" supplement makes the stool taste unappealing to them.

We recommend GastroBalance coprophagia deterrent for dogs which is much more efficient than other anti-stool eating remedies, like coprophagia tablets or coprophagia for dogs powder ! This magic box of 60 delicious soft chews quickly deters stool eating behaviour in dogs, freshen a breath and reduce unpleasant odours. Based in the UK, GastroBalance is formulated by the UK vets using natural active ingredients.

Finally, some practical tips for Administering

·       - One GastroBalance coprophagia soft chew per 10kg of weight of your dog.

·       - Give twice daily the recommended amount of this dog stool eating treatment .

·       - May be taken on a regular basis for long-term support or occasionally as needed.

·       - The GastroBalance dog coprophagia soft chews should be fed to the candidate dog and any regular visiting dogs whose stools are being consumed!