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puggleowner Member  Posts: 228 |
posted 01-15-2004 08:15 AM
 
Ok, I know this is an exhausted topic, but I need help. Cameron started eating her own poo when she had access to the basement- she would poo down there, then quickly eat it so we wouldn't find it. (she didn't do a very good job though, we always found remnants). She no longer has access to her favorite indoor "toilet," so she doesn't go in teh house now, but now she will squat outside, then eat it! The problem was solved by us always picking it up and throwing it away after, but when we are outside playing with her off teh leash, she will squat and then turn right around and eat it before we can catch her- she is that quick. I have been trying that stuff from petsmart- don't remember what it's called, for 2 weeks now- I even doubled the dose like the box suggested if it wasn't working- and that hasn't had ANY effect. I read a previous post about it being a vitamin thing- do you think that will help? Is this something she will eventually grow out of? The problem is too that when she consumes her own feces, she often gets diarriah from it- We have had her on Natures Choice lamb and rice since she was a puppy- she has a sensitive stomach and that is the only food we've found thus far that keeps her stools firm. Any suggestions would be greatly suggested! Also, I should note that she isn't really interested in other dog poop, just her own. Is that weird or what? She is a strange one! IP: Logged |
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ozzy_AmericanBulldog Member Posts: 27 |
posted 01-15-2004 01:30 PM
Hi, when i asked my vet, he said that when they eat their own poo that they are lacking nutrients in the food. Try a different food. Also have you wormed your dog lately? If not it is best to. Other than that the only other thing i can suggest is sprinkling Cayenne pepper on the poo, after your dog has done it, if you can catch it before it eats it. Ozzy xx IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 01-15-2004 03:29 PM
Are you sure it is not natures recipe. instead of natures choice, I couldnt find anything on the web for natures choice. I was going to say maybe a diet issue too, but If it is natures recipe that is pretty good food. There are several eating deterants on the market, I would try a different type too, it could be the one you are using wont work but another does Check out this site on this probelm on the HSUS web site Honeybear IP: Logged |
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puggleowner Member Posts: 228 |
posted 01-15-2004 03:57 PM
Sorry about the food confusion-- it is NUTRO brand, and the NATURAL CHOICE line, flavor lamb and rice, adult food. Anyone else use this? I was told it's very good-- should i switch to Nature's recipe? IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 01-15-2004 04:11 PM
oops, here is the web site you should checkout. http://www.hsus.org/ace/15933 I hear Nutro is pretty good, so I dont think that is the problem, the article above is pretty good about this problem IP: Logged |
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puggleowner Member Posts: 228 |
posted 01-16-2004 05:42 AM
Thanks honeybear for the link-- I guess we need to just keep doing what we're doing and hope she grows out of it- she is a very food-oriented dog, and like the article said, that is often the type who consumes strange things. Luckily we don't have too much of a problem with other weird stuff, just the poo. I was wondering if giving her a daily vitamin might be worth a try- if anything it would be good for her, even if it didn't solve that issue. Anyone else give their dog vitamins? Any brand suggestions? IP: Logged |
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MaryNH Member Posts: 240 |
posted 01-16-2004 08:01 AM
I know a person who also tried this product on her dog....took MONTHS for it to get through the dog's system and work IP: Logged |
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Nik Member Posts: 115 |
posted 01-16-2004 08:31 AM
Ok, I looked blankly at my vet when he told me this but as I left it actually made sense... He says not to worry too much and they DO grow out of it. The reason they rush to eat their poop is that it tastes and smells as good to them as it did the first time they ate it. It's usually when you're feeding them a good quallity/high meat content food he finds. He says as it's of good quallity what comes out the other end isn't that far off... as the dog sees it. See, told you it makes sense... still disgusting tho lol. IP: Logged |
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Chessmind Member Posts: 701 |
posted 01-16-2004 11:13 AM
Hello. The info below comes from:http://www.happypetmobilevet.com/showpracfaq.cfm?FAQID=43&Private=0 Coprophagy, or eating feces, is an unpleasant but common behavior of dogs. Unfortunately, dogs can become infected with intestinal parasites by ingesting excrement, which may contain microscopic parasitic eggs. Since your pet has been eating feces, it is very important that your veterinarian evaluate a stool sample to look for infection. There are several proposed causes for coprophagy. Boredom is one of them; the behavior is more prevalent in dogs that are crated for long periods of time without stimulation. In addition, dogs may eat their own waste as a way of "hiding the evidence" if they receive punishment for inappropriate defecation. Uncommonly, there are also some underlying medical conditions that are thought to be associated with coprophagy, such as a poor diet that is lacking in essential nutrients or vitamins. The problem also may be caused by a pancreatic enzyme deficiency. Some behavioral experts feel that coprophagia may be related to a dog’s instinctual nature to scavenge for food. It is also possible that dogs eat their feces as a way of playing, learning, and sampling their environment. Treatment of this problem can be challenging. The first step is to keep the area where the dog voids meticulously clean. This often means following the dog and immediately cleaning up the stool. In addition, covering the stool with an ingredient that the dog dislikes may be helpful. Compounds such as red pepper sauce or bitter-tasting substances, which are available in pet stores, may discourage dogs from eating feces. You can also try sprinkling dog food with Accent meat tenderizer or MSG—monosodium glutamate—since these products may help discourage the eating of stool. Try to deter your dog from this behavior early on, before it becomes a habit that is difficult to control. IP: Logged |
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