Just Ask Pasha • Argh, my dog is eating poo

Why does my greyhound eat poop? It's disgusting!

Just remember, one man's trash is another dog's delicacy. Not all dogs find it so succulent. Personally, I won't touch the stuff. Ick!

This is not completely unusual, it has a name: coprophagia.

Your dog may be eating it because he is hungry, bored, genetically wired to do so, his food could be lacking necessary nutrients or he may have parasites that are leaving him hungry enough that he needs the extra nutrition.

There are many old wives tales suggesting that you add pumpkin, spinach, or pineapple to their food. I've also heard green beans or a meat tenderizer, are great deterrents to keep your pet off of the backyard snack. Veterinarians sell a supplement that you can add to the food. If your pup wears a muzzle outside, you can purchase a stool cup that fits either on the outside or the inside of the muzzle.

Make sure your dog is getting a balanced diet. If he seems hungry, feed him a little more. Take him to the vet and check for parasites.

But seriously, the best defense against backyard snackers is a good offense.

Pick it up as soon as it hits the ground.

This is Minnie modeling a stool cup on her muzzle.