I don’t know if pet owners have noticed that many dogs will keep spinning in circles before defecating, and then they can defecate safely. Why do dogs spin in circles every time before going to the toilet? What secret does this hide? Let’s talk about it today, you may not know most of it yet!
The secret of turning in circles before going to the toilet
① Look for the magnetic field. According to research, most mammals have the ability to match their own center with the magnetic field , and dogs are no exception, so they will spin circles before defecating to find the north and south magnetic fields. When it finds the right magnetic field, it starts defecating.
②Faster defecation. Some dogs always circle before going to the toilet. This is actually to make their poop pass out faster, especially those dogs with constipation. So when you see your dog spinning in circles, you don’t need to worry too much. It’s nothing more than a way to promote defecation.
③ Drive away insects and snakes. When dogs defecate, they always like to go to places such as bushes and woods. There are many insects and snakes in these places, and there are also many dead branches around them. Therefore, the purpose of dogs spinning in circles is to flatten the surrounding branches, drive away snakes and insects. Of course, they also shake off the fur on their buttocks to avoid getting poop on them.
④Observe whether the surroundings are safe. The ancestors of dogs used to live in the wild and needed to hunt by themselves, and they themselves would become prey for other animals. Therefore, in such a dangerous situation, you must pay special attention even when defecating. You must circle around to see if the surrounding environment is safe. As long as it is safe, you can defecate with peace of mind.
⑤ Mark the territory. Dogs always spin in circles before defecating, which is actually a behavior of marking their territory. In the eyes of dogs, the place where they poop must be their own territory, so they must keep their own scent so that they will not be occupied by other dogs.
Judging a dog’s health from its poop
Shape: Healthy dog poop should be shaped, long, moderately soft and hard, and can be picked up directly by hand.
Color: The color of healthy dog poop is brown, brown or yellowish brown.
Smell: Dog poop normally only has a smell, and there is no other unpleasant stench.
Conclusion: How many times does your dog turn before going to the toilet?
