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  • Hi. I have five year old male basenji. All of sudden he stated eating his own poop. I try to clean the yard as often as I can but the minute I let him out he goes searching.

    1. What could be the reason?
    2. What r the risks?
    3. How to stop this behaviour ?

    Thanks in advance

  • Our Binti east poop also (although not her own).
    I have done a lot of research on the net, and talking to people.
    The problem can be:

    • food (minerals)
    • mental issue
    • emotional issue
    • behavioural issue (e.g. getting attention by eating poop)
      You need to address all issues individually to find out what the deal is (not easy).
      A therapist told me that in The Netherlands, dogs in training to be guide dogs, and who eat poop, are disqualified (and these organizations employ the BEST trainers).
  • Forgot to mention that a potassium deficit might be involved.
    You can check by feeding banana or cucumber, both high on potassium.
    Cucumber is better, because less sugar and calories.
    Binti loves it.

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