One common problem that can exist in a multi-pet household is a dog/s getting into the litter box and eating cat litter. Many dogs seem to love keeping a close eye on the box, waiting for the kitty to exit.

Some pet owners may think that dogs engaging in the behavior may be suffering from a nutritional deficiency. But experts have found out that this is not usually the case. Dogs eat cat litter because cat feces in the litter taste good. Disgusting, isn’t it? But dogs can have peculiar tastes. The taste of cat litter may be attributed to the higher amount of protein that they consume.

Coprophagia (eating poop) is very common among dogs. In fact, it has been considered a normal behavior in certain circumstances. For example, it is the instinct of mother dogs to eat their pup’s feces to keep the place clean. Puppies can also go through a phase where they explore their surroundings with their mouth, and sometimes eat feces and other non-food items. Fortunately, most pups will eventually learn that pet food tastes better than feces and will stop eating it, but there are really dogs that just like feces and will continue to snack on it.

You can also contact your vet Katy, TX about your pet’s peculiar behavior.