My Dog Is Eating Goose Feces

Feces eating is pretty common among dogs, and the condition actually has a name: coprophagia. Some dogs ingest wild animal feces. Others may ingest dog feces, cat feces or farm animal feces. This is likely a scavenging behavior and, in many cases, proves to be harmless to the dogs who partake in it. However, there is some risk of disease being transmitted, such as intestinal parasites or infection. If you think your pet's health is suffering as a result of this behavior, we would recommend a visit to your veterinarian.

The best way to prevent this behavior is to keep your dog from having access to areas where animal feces are present. This might mean you only allow him outside on a leash. You could also try a reward system, giving him a small, healthy treat each time he stays away from the feces. In that case, be ready to call him to you whenever he encounters droppings?and have a treat ready each time he ignores them and comes to you.

Please check out the behavior section of our website for more information on coprophagia.