When I was living in Chicago, my landlady had a wonderful golden retriever that was incredibly friendly, smart and fun to play with - but he had one ridiculous habit: he liked to eat his own poop.
“Poop is central to the story of how dogs came into our lives," write Duke University dog researchers Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in their wonderful new book, Survival of the Friendliest: ...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

For a species that tends to be portrayed as noble, intelligent, and discriminating, some dogs sure do love to eat poop. Their fecal snacking extends to foreign excrement, litter boxes, and even their ...
Dr. Michael “Dr. T” Tokiwa is a practicing small-animal veterinarian, hospital owner, mentor, and advisor who believes great medicine starts with trust—and grows through collaboration. Dr. Michael “Dr ...