Coprophagy is when a dog seems to find everything edible including non-food items like toys, stones, wood, paper, shoes, soil, and even poop. Here are some simple ways to prevent coprophagy in dogs:

• Give your pet a nutritionally balanced diet so he won’t suffer from specific nutritional deficiencies that can cause him to instinctively look for other potential sources of the deficient nutrient to compensate what is lacking in his diet.
• Your pet should have plenty of opportunities to derive physical and mental stimulation.
• Correct your pet’s behavior by keeping a close eye on his behavior and being quick to correct him once you see him approaching and/or starting to eat any item that catches his fancy.

If your pet has been exhibiting the behavior frequently, it is best to have him checked out by your veterinarian care Frisco, TX to rule out any underlying health issue as well as assess your pet’s nutritional status.