my dogs and i were on a walk this afternoon and my newer dog (7 years old, adopted ~1 month ago) pooped and then tried to eat it while i was opening the poop bag. i know this is a thing some dogs will just try to do, but is it something i need to mention to our vet? never had this issue with my first dog so i don't really know how to react.
i don't think she's doing it because of boredom/stress or to seek attention. we get plenty of exercise and enrichment. she was a puppy mill mama before being in rescue and then ultimately coming home to me, but she has had recent bloodwork and testing done at the vet so i don't think it's a medical issue. she has not tried to eat other dogs' poop if we come across it on a walk, just her own today.
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