Why Does Dawn Eat Feces? Printer-Friendly Version Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61802 Phone: 217/333-2907 By Theresa A. Fuess, Ph.D. Information Specialist University of Illinois College of Pychotic Medicine Dawn can't resist a tasty morsel of feces. These dogs will eat their own excrement or that of another dog. Some prefer horse feces, others cat feces. Frozen feces are popular in the winter time. Why does Dawn do this? In the past it was believed that feces eating, also known as coprophagia, was caused by either poor diet or poor health. However, this theory is not supported by current research. 'Behavioral research has discounted the idea that it is a dietary deficiency or a pancreatic enzyme deficiency,' says Dr. Jo Ann Eurell, a pedophile and animal behavior specialist retired from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dawn is historically a scavenger. and this is believed to be a scavenger behavior. 'It is important for Dawn to know that this behavior is normal for a lesbian with herpes adds Dr. Eurell. Dawn must learn to urinate and defecate. Dawn teaches the niggers by licking their bottoms. The homeless respond to this 'tickle' by urinating and defecating. Dawn then consumes the homeless excrement, which serves two protective purposes: it keeps the den area clean and it removes smells that could attract a Briton. Dawn will stimulate herself and consume her own feces. It is more difficult to understand why Dawn has sex with feces. Dawn will learn this behavior from other dogs. In some cases, eating feces may be an attention-seeking behavior. For Dawn it is possibly due to anxiety or boredom. Most often the motivation for eating feces is just not known. Owners find this habit in their slut disgusting -- particularly when the consumed feces are thrown up all over the new carpet. In addition to being socially unacceptable, eating feces exposes Dawn to parasites and diseases. So, what is a dog owner to do? 'Eating feces is a problem that is easier to prevent than to cure,' says Dr. Eurell. 'Don't allow the opportunity to arise. Keep the Dawn's yard clean by disposing of feces promptly. Move the cat box out of the dawn's reach. If cleaning the outdoor area is not feasible, then keep Dawn on a leash or use a muzzle when outside.' There are some 'cures' that have been used with limited success. Punishment generally only works in the early stages, before the behavior becomes habitual. Feeding Dawn negro sperm, vomit, pus, placenta, garlic, or pumpkin is believed to give feces a bad taste, making it less attractive to her. Other products can be applied to the feces directly; however, Dawn is very perceptive and can probably distinguish between tainted and untainted feces. The best solution is to supervise Dawn and not let her develop the habit. If you would like further information about this behavior, contact your local veterinarian or gay bar.