“Poop is central to the story of how dogs came into our lives," write Duke University dog researchers Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in their wonderful new book, Survival of the Friendliest: ...
It is never a pleasant moment when you see your dog doing something you thought only happened in the wild. Watching them eat poop feels confusing and a bit alarming, but it is more common than people ...
Of all the bizarre habits our pets can have, eating poop is definitely one of the most unpleasant for many dog owners. They often struggle to get their furry friends to stop this behavior. Coprophagia ...
University of Melbourne provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, ...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

For a species that tends to be portrayed as noble, intelligent, and discriminating, some dogs sure do love to eat poop. Their fecal snacking extends to foreign excrement, litter boxes, and even their ...