why does my dog sometimes eat others dogs excretia? I do my best to watch him when I take him out but he's very quick.

[sarahj18]

[Mr k]

I have read it could be a couple of things
Some say dogs do it for nutrients they are lacking in their diets, but if you are feeding a good quality dog food, this is unlikely. The only trouble is if it eats it and the other dog has worms or other Parasites so will yours..

http://www.peteducati....cfm?c=2+1551&aid=155

[woofgang]

they do it because it has undigested food in it and therefore smells like a food source

[Houchenshead]

Have you tried giving him dog food? Works wonders when they're hungry!

[Dee Sa]

Its probably because of the meat in their diet that your dog doesnt get, try changing the dog food.

[sarahj18]

Thanks to everyone who replied to my question even houchenshead who seems to think I starve the dog, which obviously I don't, my husband reckons the dog is better fed than him! Anyway thanks to you all.