The reason why dogs in rural areas eat human feces may be that the dogs want to attract attention. The dogs may think that eating feces can attract the attention of their owners and get more care. Dogs usually don’t have enough to eat. If the dog owner feeds the dog improperly and the dog does not eat enough, it will make them look for food in the feces. Dogs are deficient in trace elements.
When a dog's body lacks trace elements, it will lead to pica and the behavior of eating feces. The dog's stomach is infected with parasites. These parasites can affect the absorption of nutrients and cause abnormal eating behavior in dogs, causing them to eat feces. Therefore, owners should feed their dogs regularly and quantitatively to help their dogs develop good eating habits.