In general it is not a good idea for dogs to eat stools, there are a number of dog specific parasites that can be transmitted from dog to dog if the dog eats the feces of other dogs repeatedly, parasites such as giardia , filaroides, coccidia, and if the faeces are around for 2-3 weeks or more, roundworms and whipworms .
These dogs should be treated with de-worming treatments appropriate to the type of worm found. On the other hand if the dog is eating the feces of herbivores then there is less risk since the parasites tend to be specific for the herbivore.
So in answer to the question, there are health risks associated with stool eating, which is another important reason for this habit to be stopped.
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