There are a number of theories as to why dogs consume their own feces or
even feces of other animals, but just why an individual dog falls in to this habit depends upon a number of factors.
Thankfully, I have not experienced ppd, but for mothers that have, I think holistic practices should really be taken under consideration more often... or
even if just for a new mother's recovery and general health So many people have made negative comments about consuming their own placenta and comparing it to
animals eating
other dead
animals and
feces, but don't think twice about consuming food products produced using actual
animals... cow's milk, goat milk, cheeses, burgers, bacon (pigs are considered one
of the filthiest
animals on the planet — they defacate where they sleep, roll around in it, eat rotted food, yet no one seems to think twice about eating any part
of them).
Some people think that dogs eat their poop because the dog instinctively knows when the food she is fed lacks a certain nutrient, but
even dogs that are fed high quality diets packed with nutrients will eat their poop or the
feces of other animals.