{"id":9887,"date":"2023-02-08T12:47:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T12:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-eating-cat-poop-our-guide\/"},"modified":"2023-05-09T16:16:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T16:16:38","slug":"how-to-stop-your-dog-from-eating-cat-poop-our-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-eating-cat-poop-our-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop your Dog from Eating Cat Poop: Our Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We won\u2019t ask how you got here, but we have a pretty good idea. Did you catch your dog with their head in the litter tray? Or were they in the act? Either way, when your dog is eating cat poop, it\u2019s something you want to deal with. It\u2019s just gross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve come to the right place if you\u2019re hoping to find out how to stop your dog from eating cat poop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Find out even more with our app! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll help you understand why cat poop is the ultimate delicacy for some dogs. You\u2019ll know whether cat poop is bad for dogs to eat, how you might tell if your dog\u2019s been eating cat poop, and what happens if your cat eats dog poop. and probably most importantly how to stop your dog from eating cat poop. Drink every time we say cat poop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and if you\u2019re looking for a great puppy training app, look no further than the<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\"> Zigzag app. <\/a>We\u2019ve designed a full training program for your dog\u2019s breed and stage of development and have a team of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">professional dog trainers<\/a> happy to answer any of your questions and get you through any trouble you run into. Especially poop-related troubles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-1-.png\" alt=\"German shepherd puppy \" class=\"wp-image-7658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-1-.png 640w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-1--600x878.png 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-1--205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@wannesdemol?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Wannes De Mol<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/zssS54l0wic?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do dogs eat cat poop? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple answer: Dogs eat cat poop because it\u2019s tasty. Dogs evolved by scavenging human waste, so eating another animal\u2019s poop is just something they\u2019re used to. It\u2019s disgusting nonetheless, but perfectly normal! Dogs haven\u2019t really lost that instinct, so they\u2019re just filling up at the buffet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But your dog might be eating cat poop due to them lacking deficiencies where they\u2019re getting <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-nutrition-guide\/\">inadequate nutrition<\/a> or are not being <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-feeding-chart\/#:~:text=A%20healthy%20puppy%20should%20be,of%20puppy%20food%20per%20day.\">fed enough<\/a>. Filling up at their local cat little tray doesn&#8217;t seem like such a bad idea for them after all. Oh, and cat feces are apparently delicious for dogs due to a cat\u2019s diet being higher in protein. Coprophagia is the fancy name for eating feces, by the way. The more you know, you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs also eat cat poop because they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/why-puppy-brain-games-help-your-pet\/\">bored<\/a>. It\u2019s just something that fills the void when they\u2019re not getting attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is eating cat poop bad for dogs? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, eating cat poop isn\u2019t a great thing for your dog to eat simply because of common sense, really\u2026everybody kind of knows that feces can easily carry <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/puppy-fleas-treatments\/\">parasites<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/puppy-worms\/\">worms<\/a> or transmit disease. In addition, eating cat poop is likely to upset your dog\u2019s tummy, and can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/illness\/puppy-vomiting-why-does-it-happen\/\">vomiting<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/best-food-for-puppy-diarrhea\/\">diarrhea<\/a>. We don\u2019t recommend it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Training eating away at you? Download Zigzag! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it\u2019s just kinda gross, right? Like when they <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-fox-poo\/\">roll in fox poo<\/a>, neither is exactly fragrant or hygienic! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell if my dog has eaten cat poop? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tell-tale signs that a dog has eaten cat poop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You see them do it. If your dog has their head in the litter box, chances are they are eating cat poop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You see it around their mouth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their breath smells &#8211; urgh the worst. Hope they\u2019re not giving you any kisses, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/dog-licking-face\/\">licking your face<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019re sick. If your dog seems to be queasy or is actually vomiting up cat poop, then they\u2019ve probably eaten some!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>They have runny poo. Yum. Cat poop will cause gastrointestinal problems and probably give your pup <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/best-food-for-puppy-diarrhea\/\">diarrhea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if my cat eats dog poop? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cat eating dog poop is rarer than a dog eating cat poop, though not impossible! It can make your cat sick, and contract any parasites or diseases which may be left in the dog feces. <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/puppy-worms\/\">Worms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/puppy-fleas-treatments\/\">fleas <\/a>and other nasties like Salmonella can all be carried in dog poop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-2.png\" alt=\"golden retriever puppy\" class=\"wp-image-7659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-2.png 640w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-2-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-2-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@billstephan?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Bill Stephan<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/9LkqymZFLrE?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stop my dog from eating cat poop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To stop your dog from eating cat poop, you can manage their environment to ensure they can\u2019t snack on it. You also have to make sure they\u2019re eating the right food, and teach them to leave anything they\u2019re not supposed to be eating alone. Here are our tips to get your dog to stop eating cat poop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put the litter tray in another room <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a baby gate to stop your dog from going into the cat litter room and feasting on it. Make sure your cat can still get through whenever they need to though. Otherwise, you\u2019ll end up with surprise poops around your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a puppy pen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/how-to-choose-a-puppy-playpen\/\">puppy playpen<\/a> will give your puppy some freedom so walk around when you can\u2019t be there to supervise them. This means they won\u2019t access the litter box for a sneaky cat poop feast, which is great news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a dog-proof litter tray <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it in the simplest of terms: If your dog can\u2019t get into the litter tray, they stop eating the cat poop. <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/help-your-dog-get-it-right-with-dog-management\/\">Management<\/a> is often the best way of preventing a behavior you don\u2019t like, so you might want to get a cat litter tray they find impossible to get into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning the cat poop up straight away <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, thinking about it simply; your dog can\u2019t eat cat poop if there is no cat poop to eat. Make it a habit to clean the cat poop straight away to prevent your dog from eating it, but also so your house keeps a fresh smell. There\u2019s nothing worse than a cat-poop-smelling home, let\u2019s be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check your dog&#8217;s diet <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your pup is getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-nutrition-guide\/\">correct amount of food<\/a> so that they\u2019re not hungry, and also that it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-nutrition-guide\/\">properly balanced<\/a> so that they\u2019re not missing out on essential nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-nutrition-guide\/\">puppy nutrition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/raw-diet-for-puppies\/\">raw feeding for puppies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/homemade-puppy-food-and-treats\/\">DIY and homemade cooking for dogs<\/a> are fantastic in case you want to learn more about the different ways of feeding your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent boredom <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog is eating cat poop because they\u2019re under-stimulated and bored, you want to make sure they\u2019re getting the correct amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-exercise\/\">physical exercise<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about-us\/\">Positive reinforcement training<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/why-puppy-brain-games-help-your-pet\/\">interactive games<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">toys<\/a> are also great ways to help to tire your dog out in a good way and stop them from going off by themselves and getting into stinky trouble at the litter tray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-3.png\" alt=\"king charles spaniel looking up\" class=\"wp-image-7660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-3.png 640w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cat-poo-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@austinkirk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Austin Kirk<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/QZenflkkwt0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teach them to leave it <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-your-puppy-to-leave-it\/\">\u2018leave it\u2019<\/a> cue is a really great behavior to teach for this. It will help get your dog to stop when they go near the litter tray, hence preventing any chance of your dog eating cat poop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now. If you got anything from this article, please let it be that if your dog is eating cat poop, it\u2019s a good idea to stop them from doing it through <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/help-your-dog-get-it-right-with-dog-management\/\">management<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about-us\/\">positive reinforcement training<\/a>. Not only is it gross, but it can also pass <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/parasites\/puppy-fleas-treatments\/\">parasites<\/a> and diseases onto them which ultimately makes them ill, and off you go into another load of problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important first to identify why they\u2019re eating it. You want to know if they\u2019re just bored and doing it for fun, or if there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-nutrition-guide\/\">nutritional deficiency<\/a> making them snack on scat, so you know how to deal with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, dogs eating cat or other animal poop is quite a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog-category\/puppy-behavior\/\">typical behavior.<\/a> But it can also be trained away by giving them other things to do instead. Poop-eating dogs probably had a huge advantage during <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/how-long-have-dogs-been-domesticated\/\">domestication<\/a>, so it\u2019s an instinct that is often still seen in today\u2019s modern dogs. Overall, no need to worry about too much, but it\u2019s worth working on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">If you liked this then you&#8217;ll love our app! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog\u2019s cat poop eating has suddenly peaked or you can\u2019t seem to stop your dog from doing it, then you might want to contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/puppys-first-visit-to-the-vet\/\">Vet<\/a> for some good advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about your dog\u2019s behavior and how they communicate, check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-body-language\/\">dog body language<\/a>. We also have our round-up of the<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/best-puppy-training-pads\/\"> best puppy pads<\/a>, in case you were wondering about that too. Now that you\u2019re here, you might also want to know the best way to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-introduce-a-puppy-to-a-cat\/\">introduce your new puppy to your cat<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen. Just download the Zigzag app today. You won\u2019t regret it. We have much more great content for people whose dogs live with cats, as well as a step-by-step training program, to teach you how to train your new pup. If you have questions, our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">professional dog trainers<\/a> are there to help you 24 hours a day, when you need them the most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We won\u2019t ask how you got here, but we have a pretty good idea. Did you catch your dog with their head in the litter tray? Or were they in the act? Either way, when your dog is eating cat poop, it\u2019s something you want to deal with. It\u2019s just gross. 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