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Most dogs find cat "cookies" irresistible. It is very hard to deter a dog from eating cat poop, because, like eating any poop, it is self-rewarding behavior (the behavior itself is its reward). Cat litter boxes cannot be sprayed with bitter orange or anything like that, or the CAT will be discouraged from using it! In my household, I just position the cat boxes in places the dogs cannot reach. I use a covered litter pan in one area, which is a great deterrent for bigger dogs. In another area, I have the litter box blocked by a baby gate leaning against the doorway so only the cats can fit through (I have taught my dogs to respect the baby gates). A cat door to the basement can be used. Or a door can be kept open only a little, using some means to both keep it open and keep it closed enough so the dog can't get through.
One word of caution about dogs and cat stool. The new clumping litter can pose a health threat to dogs if they eat it. Think of what the litter does when urine is deposited in it. Similar things can happen in a dog's stomach if he eats it..So, if you are using the clumping litter, you need to change it, or it may seriously harm the dog.
2006-07-17 05:23:38
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answered by Chetco 7
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If normal means that a lot of dogs do it, then yes - this is normal.
But, I certainly would not let my dogs eat cat poo. There are parasites and virus that can be transmitted this way. This is not a good practice to allow your dog to indulge in, as it will become a habit.
And cat poo has a lot of protein in it as cats don't use all the protein that they eat. But, this doesn't mean your dog is lacking any specific thing in his diet.
2006-07-17 11:42:30
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answered by momma dog 4
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My two dogs did the same thing.. I could NOT break them of that habit. Cat poo is not good for a dog.. It is not poisonous but just plain not good. What I had to do was get a separate stand for my kitty litter box so the cat could use it but the dog could not get into the litter box.. That has worked great
2006-07-17 11:39:01
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answered by Anonymous
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This is a bad habit dogs pick up. You should discourage it by putting the litter box somewhere the kitten can still get to but the dog can't...like higher up where the kitten can jump, but the dog can't.
2006-07-17 11:38:42
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answered by Anonymous
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It'll make your dog's breath smell. Has the kitten had it's heart worms shot and all that stuff? Has your dog? Think about that. The kitten could pass it on to your dog.
2006-07-17 12:05:54
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answered by Kiella 2
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Think of what poop is. It's all of the waste the cats body doesn't need. So do you think the dog should be eating cat waste.
2006-07-17 13:05:54
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answered by Gbpc 2
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No not good at all. Like another poster suggested, maybe put the litter box where the cat cannot get into it.
2006-07-17 11:41:06
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answered by Anonymous
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It is something dogs do, but it is extremely bad for them. It's called Coprophagia, or waste eating. The product you want is called Deter, and you can get it at petSmart, or their website... petsmart.com
Good Luck!
2006-07-17 11:46:29
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answered by PearLover 3
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It's not just the cat poop that it bad for the dog.
Clay litter can cause an intestinal blockage.(Very expensive vet bill.)
Don't let your dog eat poop, especially if it is in clay litter.
2006-07-17 12:18:06
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answered by AK 3
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No it is never healthy for a dog or any animal for that matter to eat any feces. That's just disgusting.
2006-07-17 11:40:38
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answered by Jenny H 1
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