If your dog is eating poop, you may find it disturbing. But it’s not that uncommon. Find out what may be behind this habit, what you can do about it, and when to call a vet.

Knowing what dogs choose to lick and eat, it’s a wonder we let their mouths and lolling tongues get within 10 feet of us, but we do, even when one of the more disgusting things they do is to eat ...

Dogs also eat things to cure boredom, so there’s a slight chance we could chalk up the poop eating to that. Watching your reaction to them eating the cat poo probably is quite entertaining to them.

Dogs’ strange tendency to eat cat feces often confuses and disgusts pet owners. Known as coprophagia, this behavior can stump even experienced dog lovers. Understanding why dogs engage in this ...

The good news is that cats and dogs can’t transmit coccidiosis to each other. Even better, they can’t transfer it to humans. Lastly, many dogs love snacking on cat poop.

My childhood dog, Sammy, enjoyed eating cat vomit and trash (in general), and once she ate a live toad. What Sammy truly enjoyed, however, was poop — whether it was her own or the feces of her ...

Today, dogs (and cats) “are fed diets that are relatively rich in fats and protein, not all of which may be completely digested, making their feces potentially attractive as a second hand food ...