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Why is my new dog sneezing, eating poop, having accidents, and biting?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

PLEASE ANSWER THIS AS FAST AS YOU CAN.So I just brought a dog and he's been making a sound like he's sneezing.Also he always eat his own poop after every meal.He always also keeping peeing/pooing on the floor when there is a wee wee pad for him and keeping play biting me.Can you please help me with all the questions above.Thanks you so much.

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Sarah Derksen, DVM

Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2017

Hi. He may be sneezing. You can talk to your veterinarian about an antihistamine. If he's a puppy, it is common for them to eat there own poop. There is a powder called forbid that can help them stop that habit. In the meantime, I would keep him on a leash to potty and pick up the feces right away. Playbiting is also common in puppies. I would say no firmly, ignore him, and redirect him to something he can chew on. As far as the pottying, you may need to add more pads, and also take him out every 1 to 2 hours and use positive reinforcement when he does it right. Good luck
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