Eating feces is relatively common among dogs. The reasons for this can be varied and are the subject of extensive debate. One common theory is self-medication: in this case, the animal senses that something is wrong with its intestinal flora or that it is lacking certain nutrients. To counteract this, the four-legged friends try to eat feces, whereby the dog wants to absorb the intestinal bacteria and nutrients of another, healthy dog. Many people doubt whether this conscious self-medication is actually the reason. Nevertheless, numerous animals, including wolves, are noticeable for changing their eating habits in the wild when they become ill.
However, there can also be simpler reasons for dogs eating feces. In addition to self-medication, simple attractants, smells and aromas from the feces can attract the four-legged friend. In addition, dogs eating feces can simply be due to bad habits or a lack of training.
The reasons why your dog eats feces should be clarified in a veterinary practice. After all, feces eating in dogs can be the cause of a vicious circle in which the intestinal flora is even more damaged. BARF can help you to help this intestinal flora or to provide your dog with the necessary nutrients. So talk to veterinarians - small adjustments to the BARF dog food may be enough to stop your dog from eating feces.
