Online, "crunchers," or people who regularly eat dirt, claim soil consumption improves their ski, gut health and immune system. It’s not longer their dirty little secret. “Crunchers,” or folks with ...

Ah, dogs—the gluttons of the pet world! Always ready for some culinary adventures. Unlike cats, who often turn up their noses at everything unless it’s served by a five-star chef, dogs will eat just ...

Most people sweep dirt into the trash, but a grassroots social media trend suggests sprinkling it on your lunch as a healthy treat. Health experts, however, say the risks of injury and disease far ...

Have you ever been out enjoying a peaceful walk or watching your pup play in the backyard, only to witness them suddenly nose-dive into the soil and… start eating it? That immediate feeling of disgust ...

Will this latest TikTok trend make you soil yourself? Some TikTokers are now telling you to eat dirt. Yes, dirt, as in the stuff that’s on the ground. Or rather the ground itself. They’re claiming ...

Caught your canine companion noshing on soil in the backyard? You’re probably wondering why dogs eat dirt. How could dirt ever be that appealing, let alone appetizing? You may be relieved to know that ...

DEAR JOAN: Our two King Charles Cavaliers have dug two shallow holes in our backyard and seem to eat some of the dirt that they loosen with their front paws. One is a spayed 6-year-old female and the ...

Most of us have noticed our dog walk into the backyard and grab a chunk of dirt to nibble on. It's usually no big deal. If it happens every day, however, it's something to be concerned about. But how ...