2006-07-03 15:57:41 · 11 answers · asked by toothbrushx2 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You probably need to clean the box more frequently. And when your cats go potty, you need to scoop that immediately. You could also try and get a covered litter box.
2006-07-03 16:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Annie's World 4 · 14⤊ 2⤋
It is normal for dogs to eat cat feces wherever they can find it. If the dog had access to the litter box prior to this and never touched it, that might mean a change in behavior significant to a change in medical status. It could also mean, though, that the dog just didn't discover this doggie delicacy until recently.
Think about whether some change in the household may have made the cat litter box easier to get to--that could be your answer. For example, a cat might have previously intimidated the dog so much that the dog wasn't willing to brave the box. That cat may be less firm with the dog now, or perhaps the dog got through and got a taste, and now is harder for the cat to deter.
If you suspect a medical problem, and especially if the dog is showing any symptoms, of course see your veterinarian. All manner of medical problems can cause changes in eating behavior.
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2006-07-03 16:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by SkyBird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal. Just try to put the litter box where the cat can get to it but the dogs can't. Like maybe in a closet but with the door propped open so that it can't be opened all the way and only the cat can fit in.
2006-07-03 16:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for them to sign up for the "kitty litter buffet." You'll need to segregate the litter box to an area where the kitty can get in, but the dogs can't. If you don't, they'll just keep eating it, and it could make them very sick because all stool has bacteria.
2006-07-03 16:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal, however gross. I finally had to get baby gates and put them up in the door ways to the rooms that have litter pans. It was the only successful way I have found to stop them. If the eat too much of the litter they can actually get sick. You'd think they'd stop after getting sick like that, but they don't.
2006-07-03 16:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by jdc591 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had dogs do this. its because they smell the food in the cats droppings. best way is to put the litter where only the cats can get it. dogs will eat anything, so it'll be hard to train it not to. Oh and yes, its normal.
2006-07-03 16:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dogs on the Farm way back when used to really get into eating Horse droppings for whatever reasons. I guess it is a natural thing to do if your a dog. Besides rolling in it !
2006-07-03 16:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by cheezychesster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
completely time-honored. maximum canines, given the prospect will consume muddle. the wonderful component of do is circulate the muddle field to an area the place the canines can not get to it. placed it interior the storage and then placed a cat door interior the door that outcomes interior the storage. Or decrease than the stairs. that's what we did with ours. Our canines have been given to the muddle field one night while we weren't residing house and ended up eating lots clumping cat muddle that it clumped in his abdomen.. not exciting for all events in contact. So we placed the muddle field interior the closet decrease than the stairs and then merely cut back a hollow interior the door that the cats might desire to get via and the canines cant. The door can consistently get replaced later.
2016-12-08 15:28:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's the litter he enjoys, it's more likely the kitty "presents". A lot of dogs to this.
2006-07-03 16:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by Stevie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed them the cats.
2006-07-03 16:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋