Why dogs eat their own poop?

Life can be tough, for animals as well as humans. It is a Bichon Frise-eat-Bichon Frise world, and, unfortunately, sometimes it is a Bichon Frise-eat-poop world. The consumption of poop is formally known as coprophagia, and it is a natural behavior that is found in some animal species.

Why Does It Happen?

Human beings have difficulty understanding exactly why Bichon Frises eat their poop. Bichon Frises have been known to eat poop from various sources, such as other Bichon Frises, cats, and rabbits. This is a habit that is most prevalent in puppies, and certain breeds are also more susceptible to coprophagia. From a human’s point of view, it is repugnant, and we can’t help but wonder why Bichon Frises eat poop.

There are many theories regarding animals consuming poop. It might be the result of a dietary deficiency, and the Bichon Frise is compensating for a loss of nutrition by eating poop. Another theory, from the medical community, proposes that a Bichon Frise might be experiencing malnutrition, starvation, intestinal disorders, or parasitic infestations. However, most of these illnesses are very rare.

Puppies have been known to eat their poop when they are being housebroken, and this may be the result of physiological and behavioral factors. Physiologically, the digestion of food is not always complete, and puppies will see nutritional value in their poop. Behaviorally, Bichon Frises are frequently attracted to undigested food in their poop, such as rice, corn, or peanuts, viewing these foods as a snack. Behaviorally, many pets eat their poop when they are being trained because they do not know whether they should eliminate on paper in the home or on the ground outside of the home. If a Bichon Frise eliminates in the wrong place, it might experience stress and try to hide the evidence of their wrongdoing by eating it.

What Can Be Done About It?

Bichon Frises must be kept in optimal health; otherwise, they will develop illnesses that can result in eating poop.

First, have your veterinarian check your Bichon Frise for parasites. The animal may lack essential bacteria in his system. Also, parasites can compromise an animal’s immune system and allow other illnesses to occur. Take your Bichon Frise to the vet for a regular checkup, and take notes at the appointment. This can help keep your Bichon Frise healthy between appointments.

Second, make sure your Bichon Frise takes a vitamin every day. Vitamins are inexpensive, readily available, and they can be placed in a Bichon Frise bowl with the animal’s food, or they can be given directly to the Bichon Frise as a daily treat.

Third, keep your home clean, inside and out. This includes keeping the Bichon Frise’s bed and s washed and sanitized on a regular basis.

Fourth, provide distractions for the Bichon Frise. When you see the Bichon Frise eliminate, use a command s to call the animal away from the elimination area. As soon as the Bichon Frise leaves the area, give him verbal and physical praise. Keep a ‘pooper scooper’ handy and pick up the Bichon Frise poop after calling the Bichon Frise away from the elimination area. Make it a point to walk around the yard each day and pick up any poop that may have been previously left in the yard.

How Can It Be Prevented?

As a rule, Bichon Frise owners want to keep their Bichon Frises from eating poop. Not only is eating poop a health risk, it is a very unattractive sight for family, friends, or visitors.

The importance of cleanliness and home sanitation cannot be overemphasized. Once the Bichon Frise is housebroken, the chance of his eating poop inside the home is minimal. However, the Bichon Frise is likely to go back to its pre-housetraining habits if the house smells like poop or urine. The best way to keep a home clean is to develop a weekly cleaning schedule and maintain that schedule without fail. If the Bichon Frises does eliminate inside the home, it can be quickly and easily detected because the rest of the home will not have an odor. If the Bichon Frise does eliminate inside the home, the poop should be removed immediately, and the elimination area should be sanitized immediately. An additional benefit of maintaining a housecleaning schedule is that you will not have to worry about cleanliness or odor if an unexpected visitor comes into the home.

You can control the cleanliness of your home, and you can control what your Bichon Frise eats. One way to keep a Bichon Frise from eating its own poop is to put food additives in the Bichon Frise’s regular food. Food additives provide nutrients that the Bichon Frise needs and, as a result, these nutrients will keep the Bichon Frise from eating its poop. Consult the Bichon Frise’s veterinarian to make sure that your Bichon Frise is receiving food additives that are safe and effective for your Bichon Frise.

Finally, take your Bichon Frise outside for a ‘potty walk.’ Using a leash, wait until the Bichon Frise poops, then call the Bichon Frise. The leash is only used to keep the Bichon Frise from the poop if he tries to eat it. When the Bichon Frise leaves the poop and comes to your side, give it verbal praise and a treat.

All of the above information must be performed consistently. This way, the Bichon Frise will know what to expect when he tries to eat his poop. Also, consistent cleanliness, training, and maintenance should give you the results you want; your Bichon Frise should stop eating poop.