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How to Keep Dog Out of Litter Box

The Story on Dogs Eating Cat Poop

What You Need to Know About Puppy Obedience Training

How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog

A Guide to Feeding Dogs: From Pup to Senior

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WHY DO DOGS EAT CAT POOP?

There are a few theories on why dogs eat cat poop. Some say it's boredom, some say it's a poor diet, but we say it's a combination of all the above. Here's a little more about the yucky problem pawrents are faced with. 

Dogs are Natural Scavengers

Have you ever wondered why your dog is so drawn to the dustbin or can't resist begging at your heels for food? It's because they're natural scavengers. It's in their nature to seek out scraps and snacks wherever they can. Un-fur-tunately, this is often in your cat's litter box.

Dogs Like The Smell

As disgusting as it sounds, your doggo may actually like the smell of your cat's bathroom behavior. This is because it smells like your cat, aka their best fur-end, and the leftover cat food is too good to resist. Let's face it, most doggos will jump at the chance to eat cat food!

Dogs Need a Nutrient-Dense Diet

When your dog keeps on snacking at their kitty Roca, you may want to evaluate their diet. This can signal a vitamin deficiency that needs tending to. It's best to consult with your vet here and look to switch your dog's food to one that's higher in fat, fiber, and protein. 

Dogs Get Bored Easily

This last point is particularly interesting as it largely depends on how you react to your dog doing something they shouldn't. If they know they can get a rise out of you, they will probably be more excited to do it again. After all, dogs can get bored easily, especially if not properly stimulated. 

If you're concerned about how your dog reacts and seeks attention in negative ways, you may want to consider puppy obedience training. 

HOW TO INTRODUCE A CAT TO A DOG

Cats and dogs living together, a match made in heaven or a disaster waiting to happen? Well, it can go either way. It all depends on how you introduce a cat to a dog, and how well you establish those initial boundaries. Trust us, these boundaries are key to keeping the dog out of the litter box! 

When you've mastered introducing a cat to a dog, you will also achieve a purrfect fur-endship. The goal here is to create a seamless introduction that can help support a relationship based on respect. In other words, no more litter box snacks! 

Here are our best tips to help you get your cat and dog acquainted: 

• Create a kitty-safe territory
• Associate one another through scents
• Let your cat safely explore the home
• Supervise visits
• Practice, practice, practice!

The best results are the ones where hoomans are calm and collected. Keep your cool and keep up the introductions - slow and steady!

HOW TO FEED YOUR DOG THROUGHOUT THE STAGES 

As we mentioned, your dog's nutrition could be a big contributor to why they're always stealing tootsie rolls. From deficiencies to the wrong calorie intake, there's a lot that goes into feeding dogs. With that being said, it's always best to consult your vet as they will be able to provide better insights rather than Dr. Google. 

With that being said, here are a few tips that helped us solve the pesky problem: 

• Get the right food for their age
• Understand how much to feed them and when to feed them
• Know when to switch to senior food
• Consider homemade pet food
• Think about your pooch’s level of activity

These are all questions that you can take to your vet too! By having this research ready, you will be well on your way to getting a better snapshot of what's happening with your doggo's digestive system.