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6. Possible Health Problems

Your dog could be suffering from health problems, and eating poop is a way of alleviating them. There are several health issues that lead to this behavior:

  • Poor Diet: Dogs will eat poop to supplement their nutrient and calorie intake.
  • Malabsorption Syndrome: This occurs when damage is done to the intestinal tract due to sickness, injury, chronic diseases, and infections.
  • Drug: Steroids and the overuse of antibiotics can lead to poop-eating behavior.

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