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There aren\u2019t many things more horrifying than finding your poodle snacking on his stool. Even more terrifying is when he comes trotting over to give you a big kiss on your face right after his heinous deed. No, thanks! While this may be downright disgusting, you will be glad to know it\u2019s likely normal, and there are simple ways to stop this from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, why is your poodle eating his feces, and\nhow can you stop it? There are several<\/em> reasons why poodles eat feces\n(also known as coprophagia) and many ways that you can stop it. The reasons and\nsolutions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Reasons for Coprophagia<\/th>Solutions You Can Try<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1) Your poodles diet lacks nutrition<\/td>1) Change his diet<\/td><\/tr>
2) He is bored<\/td>2) Make sure his area is clean.<\/td><\/tr>
3) He is stressed<\/td>3) Spend more time with him.<\/td><\/tr>
4) He thinks it’s a good thing.<\/td>4) Don’t make it a game.<\/td><\/tr>
5) He is trying to dispose of the evidence.<\/td>5) Train him with the “leave it” command.<\/td><\/tr>
6) She is protecting her puppies.<\/td>6) Use natural dietary supplements like apple cider vinegar, Pineapples, pumpkin, and other supplements specifically formulated to stop coprophagia.<\/td><\/tr>
7) He is mimicking his mother.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
8) He is experiencing medical issues, such as anemia, diabetes, parasites, or thyroid problems.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
9) Your poodle is lacking probiotics.<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you want to stop your poodle from munching\non poop, then you need to find the root of the problem. This article will\ndiscuss all the possible reasons that can cause your dog to eat feces and what\nyou can do to stop it. Luckily, most of the problems and solutions are simple\nfixes that aren\u2019t related to severe medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Poodles Eat Feces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A poodle of any type and age may start eating\nhis poop, which is known as \u2018coprophagia.\u2019 While coprophagia is mostly normal<\/em>, owners still need to find the\nroot of the problem associated with his poop eating. By doing so, the owner can\nthen find the right way to deal with the problem and reduce or completely stop\nthe act of eating stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So,\nwhat are some of the main driving factors behind a poodle eating poop? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.   Your Poodle\u2019s Diet Lacks Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your poodle is eating his poop, it may be because\nhe is not getting enough nutrients in\nhis diet. <\/strong>Without proper nutrition, your poodle will still be hungry even\nafter mealtimes, which will lead him to scavenge for the right nutrients to\nfill the void in his belly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this may be confusing to the pet owner\nwho regularly feeds his poodle two times a day and watches his furry friend eat\nall of it. How could he possibly be hungry? Well, look at the food you are feeding your poodle. <\/strong>Is it rich in\nnutrients, or is it jam-packed with fillers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, many top brands in the dog food\nmarket load their products up with fillers. These fillers are cheap for the\ncompany, which makes them less expensive for the consumer. But cheaper does not\nalways mean better, and that statement is true when it comes to your dog\u2019s\nfood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fillers\nare empty ingredients that are used to give dog food a bulked-up appearance. <\/strong>However, they have little to no nutritional value. Can you believe that\nmost dog foods consist of \u00bc to \u00bd fillers? That means that even after your dog\nhas eaten an entire bowl of the dog food, he is still going to be craving actual<\/em> nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-Quality Dog Food Is Less Likely to\nbe Fully Digested, Too<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not only<\/em>\na lack of nutrients from low-quality dog food that is affecting your pup and\nmaking him eyeball his feces for nutrition purposes. Low-quality dog food may be indigestible. <\/strong>This means that there is\nlikely going to be some leftover chunks of undigested food found in his stool.\nYour dog sees this and sees another tasty meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this video to find the 6 best dog foods for your poodle according to review tube:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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