I heard this was common in the poodle breed. my significant othe has min. poodle and she does aswell.
2006-10-16 11:41:19 · 12 answers · asked by meagan w 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs that drag sometimes have worms, make sure you have him checked for them. Dogs are notorious poo eaters. Discourage it by watching him when he's out in the yard, and spraying him with a water bottle when he's inside.
2006-10-16 11:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember right, a dog eating its doodle is lacking certain nutrients. If by "drags in the house," you mean your dog is scooting his bottom along the ground, there is a possibility of a parasitic infestation. That would explain the lack of nutrients, since parasites take away from what your pet eats. Another reason for scooting is a blocked anal gland. Either way, I would suggest a visit to the vet. You might start checking your dogs hind quarters after he poos, for any signs of wriggling worms. Also, check his bedding for what appears to be sesame seeds. Signs like these, indicate worms.
P.S. Bring a sample of fresh poo, for the doctor to examine.
2006-10-16 11:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tibbytwinkletoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't more common in one breed than another. Many puppies do it. Add a few tablespoons of natural, caned pumpkin to his food each day. The pumpkin makes the feces undesirable to eat. Also watch the puppy when he goes potty outside, and praise him. Then come inside with him, making sure he doesn't bring any poo with him. They outgrow it, one of my 6 month old pug puppies used to do it, she quit it within a month or so.
2006-10-16 12:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend's had a Great Dane that did this and they ordered a type of pill over the net that they fed him daily. It made it taste bad to him and he stopped eating it all together. Eventually, they were able to stop giving the pills and he still didn't eat it, tho I think that may vary from dog to dog. Some will at least check once in a while to see if it's still "bad tasting" where as theirs did not.
2006-10-16 16:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, just looked it up on the internet, I used to babysit a golden retriever who would do the same thing but she was old. Check out the link below. Good luck!
2006-10-16 11:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by JenniD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a product called for-bid it is a powder that you mix in the food it will actually make your puppys stool taste undesirable to him. Ask your vet about it.
2006-10-16 15:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by viva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually VERY hard to break a dog out of this habit.....I've worked with dogs and they came in all ages and shapes.....there was young dogs that did that and old ones......I haven't heard of anyone breaking their dog off that habit.....I don't think you can.
2006-10-16 12:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of that and if they are doing it you should ask your vet as they may lack something. My dog is repulsed by another's or her own poo.
2006-10-16 11:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could have worms, would explain the dragging. Get a vets appointment.
2006-10-16 11:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have him poop and pee in a closed off area of your yard. Watch him and praise him when he comes in with out the waste
2006-10-16 11:48:44 · answer #10 · answered by rachellram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋