Does your dog like to sample from your cat's litter box? Here's why dogs are attracted to your cat litter, and what to do to stop them from eating it.

Dogs also eat things to cure boredom, so there’s a slight chance we could chalk up the poop eating to that. Watching your reaction to them eating the cat poo probably is quite entertaining to them.

Knowing what dogs choose to lick and eat, it’s a wonder we let their mouths and lolling tongues get within 10 feet of us, but we do, even when one of the more disgusting things they do is to eat ...

Sometimes, dogs have a desire to consume either their own or other dogs’ feces. This behavior is called coprophagy, and, unsurprisingly, many dog owners don’t like it.

Today, dogs (and cats) “are fed diets that are relatively rich in fats and protein, not all of which may be completely digested, making their feces potentially attractive as a second hand food ...

The good news is that cats and dogs can’t transmit coccidiosis to each other. Even better, they can’t transfer it to humans. Lastly, many dogs love snacking on cat poop.

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at dogbehaviorquestions@gmail ...