Pica in dogs requires symptomatic treatment based on determining the cause. If it is caused by the dog's own behavioral habits, the only way is to teach it slowly. If pica is caused by internal parasite infection, the dog needs to be dewormed regularly. If it is caused by skin disease or external parasites, you need to check the dog’s skin and then do external deworming. If it is caused by a single diet and a lack of trace elements, the dog’s diet needs to be adjusted and trace elements supplemented in a timely manner.

1. Teach slowly

If your dog only eats poop occasionally, it may be related to their underlying behavioral habits. This situation needs to be taught slowly. When you find your dog eating poop or other foreign objects, stop it immediately and let it know that this behavior is wrong.

2. Regularly deworm the body

When there are more parasites in the dog's body, it will cause metabolic disorders and lead to pica symptoms. In this case, the dog needs to be dewormed internally on a regular basis. It is generally recommended to conduct internal deworming every three months and external deworming every month. The deworming method can be carried out according to the instructions of the anthelmintic or as per the pet's instructions. Doctor's advice.

3. Solve skin problems

If the dog always bites its tail or body, it should be considered to be caused by skin disease or external parasites. At this time, the owner needs to carefully check the dog's skin, solve any problems in time, and then do a good job of external detoxification. insect.

4. Ensure nutritional balance

If your dog's usual diet is relatively simple, it is easy for him to eat other things randomly because of his picky eating habits. If things go on like this, it will lead to nutritional imbalance, lack of trace elements, and lead to pica. In this case, it is necessary to supplement trace elements to the dog in time and adjust the dog's diet structure. You can also occasionally mix some fruits and yogurt into the dog's food to add new flavors to it.

Note: If dog pica is not treated, the dog may become picky eaters, have a partial eclipse, have a severe loss of appetite, etc., and may suffer from malnutrition in the long run.