The main considerations for dogs eating cat poop are lack of trace elements, hunger, behavioral habits, etc. This is a symptom of pica. First of all, you can supplement your dog with trace elements. Generally, good results can be achieved after 1-3 months of supplementation. Secondly, if it is caused by a low feeding amount, it is recommended to increase the feeding amount reasonably according to the dog's condition.
Causes of pica in dogs
1. If dogs eat feces occasionally, it may be related to their underlying behavioral habits.
2. Insufficient trace elements in the dog’s body will cause pica in dogs, such as lack of calcium, iron, copper, sodium, etc. An imbalance in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus can also cause pica in dogs.
3. If the weather and environment are bad, dogs will eat differently because they are in a bad mood, depressed and irritable.
4. Insufficient feeding of dogs usually results in dogs being hungry and insatiable.
Treatment methods for dogs with pica
1. Teach slowly
When you find your dog eating feces or other foreign objects, treat it immediately Stop it and let it know that this behavior is wrong.
2. Regularly deworm the body
When there are more parasites in the dog's body, it will lead to metabolic disorders and pica symptoms. In this case, the dog needs to be dewormed internally on a regular basis. It is generally recommended to conduct internal deworming every three months and external deworming every month. The deworming method can be carried out according to the instructions of the anthelmintic or follow the instructions of the pet. Doctor's advice.
3. Ensure balanced nutrition
If the dog’s usual diet is relatively simple, it is easy to eat other things randomly because of being picky. If things go on like this, it will lead to nutritional imbalance, lack of trace elements, and lead to pica. In this case, it is necessary to supplement trace elements to the dog in time and adjust the dog's diet structure. You can also occasionally mix some fruits and yogurt into the dog's food to add new flavors to it.
