He is fed daily and water is always accessible to him.We just moved from our condo to a new house and he seems to be adjusting well.He never had this problem and he receives LOADS of LOVE. and I am worried b/c this can't be good for his health.He vomits after eating "it".Worried...thanks...
2006-11-28 11:50:13 · 10 answers · asked by sassy_bean22 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That is pretty normal and is usually caused by some sort of vitamin deficiency. I would take him to the vet and everything will be ok. As gross as it is, it's not that big of a deal..
2006-11-28 11:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by Arty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vitamin deficiency is very likely, though it might not be the cause. Do you exercise your dog every day? Sometimes it can be as simple as an act of boredom, especially if the dog is kept in a kennel or yard that they don't leave often. Physical stimulation with rules is a nessecity for all dogs, big and small! A tired dog is a good dog!
2006-11-28 12:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by ropintozinmt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put "Accent" or any name of meat tenderizer (I believe this is what it is) in their food. Approx. 1 level Tbsp. with some wet dog food. When Fido eats the poo, it will taste bitter and he will begin to associate bitterness with the poo and stop. You buy it in the grocery store and Accent is the one that's been on the market for years. I had two dogs that did that and the vet said it's just a bad habit.. like people who pick their nose or something.
2006-11-28 11:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by sissytwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog once that started to do the same thing;he was diagnosed with a mineral defiance ...after his food was adjusted and he got some vitamins and minerals from the vet he quit doing it.Good Luck
2006-11-28 11:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Es 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet...there is a product that you can give your dog so that his poop will taste weird to the dog...
Or you can fill a soda can with pennies and tape up the opening and toss it at your dog when he starts to eat it...eventually just shaking the can will alarm the dog enough
2006-11-28 11:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Yumyum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somtimes in the wild wolves do that either 1: They are hiding from preditors 2: They are lacking somthing they need.
2006-11-28 11:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jess. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is medicine you can give them that will make it taste bad. Or you can try giving the vet a call, just to see what they say.
Good Luck!
2006-11-28 11:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Froggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk him on leash only and pick it up as soon as he goes.
Buy a supplement formulated to add to his diet to avert him from eating his feces.
Take him to the vet to be sure he is healthy.
Make sure he is exercised, trained, etc. to keep him busy.
Good luck!
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2006-11-28 11:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vets office in the morning-explain to them what your pup is doing and ask them if they carry a product called "Forbid", it is made specifically for this problem. Please don't think you are alone-several dogs do this as gross as it is.
2006-11-28 13:01:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is lacking something he needs to go to the vet good luck hope you aint letting him give you any kisses
2006-11-28 11:53:01 · answer #10 · answered by LOLO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋