Dogs, especially puppies, commonly eat poop — this habit often simply reflects natural dog instincts. Dogs may be more likely to eat poop when they're stressed or not getting enough nutrients.

You should poop as often as three times a day to as little as three times a week. Your poops are probably normal if it feels like you've emptied your bowels and your poop is solid. For regular bowel ...

Holding in poop on occasion is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, inflammation, and more severe complications. People who hold in their poop too often may start to ...