10/15/2026
Families often feel embarrassed admitting their dog eats p**p, but it’s really quite common and can be a normal behavior in dogs. Tulyp has enjoyed the occasional snack of Sulcata tortoise droppings and cat p**p so I don’t judge 😅.
Punishment makes it worse without exception. A dog told off for eating stool learns to do it faster and further away from you, and some start eating it the moment it lands to get rid of the evidence. Nothing about the underlying reason changes.
The unglamorous fixes work. Pick the yard up daily so there's nothing left to find, and near fields where livestock have been, keep the lead on. A covered litter box or a gate with a cat-sized opening takes the tray out of a dog's reach.
Then sort the digestion out underneath. A dog absorbing what they eat has no reason to go looking for a second helping, and the habit fades on its own once the gut is doing its job.
If your dog is eating p**p (coprophagia), it may be a sign of an imbalance in the gut microbiome, although behavioral and medical causes should also be considered. In appropriate cases, a f***l microbiota transplant (FMT), along with integrative therapies such as ozone, may help support a healthier gut environment and restore microbial balance. If coprophagia is persistent, it's important to have your veterinarian evaluate your dog to determine the underlying cause.
DM us if your dog does this daily and you'd like a plan for the gut side of it. 🐾💙
