If we don't pickup after my other dog he will eat it. Please help!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-07 10:28:40 · 11 answers · asked by grossed out 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs just do don't worry.
2006-12-07 10:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Not Known To Me. The Voter ;~`}= 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult problem.A few dogs eat their feces and this is abnormal. There are some theories about its cause but its hard to prove that one or the other is the reason. One thinking is that the dog may have a deficiency in Pancreatic enzyme. Another is that it may be caused by Calcium deficiency. Sometimes giving the Pancreatic enzyme helps or giving some calcium. But first before giving the above suggestion, you have to find out (by going to the vet and have some laboratory work) if they are really deficient of such otherwise, it is not good to proceed without proof. If despite every lab work were normal, this becomes a very difficult task because maybe you would need to keep an eye most of the time on him just to avoid him eating his pooh by removing it as soon as it comes out (which is just impossible). There are no proven medication that could cure this problem. Maybe you will just have to live with it.
2006-12-07 17:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be the following reasons: If the dog is being under fed, the dog may still be hungry which may lead to stool eating. If the dog is being fed a poor-quality food, the dog could be suffering from malnutrition and/or vitamin and mineral deficiencies which could cause him to eat things in addition to his regular diet, such as his own stool. If the dog is being fed too many treats during the day, he may be too full to complete his balanced daily meal(s), which could lead to malnutrition and/or vitamin and mineral deficiencies and an increased appetite at varying times of the day. If the dog has a medical problem that causes a decrease in the absorption of nutrients or causes gastrointestinal upset, the dog may resort to stool eating. If the dogs stool contains large amounts of undigested food materials, there is an increased likelihood that the stool will be eaten. This is seen in dogs that have any type of medical condition that leads to poor digestion of their food. If the dog has a medical problem or is taking medication for a problem which causes an increase in appetite, the dog may resort in stool eating. Some examples might be; diabetes, Cushing’s disease, thyroid disease, or any treatment involving steroids. The dog may eat his stool if the dog is being kept in too small an area. Frequently, people do not clean out their dog runs often enough, and the feces gather up in this area; this can become very stressful for the dog. Even in a large area, if the stools are not being picked up quickly enough, that can lead to the problem of stool eating. If the dog is bored and does not have anything else to stimulate him, he might investigate his feces out of boredom, begin playing with it and then possibly start eating it.
2016-05-23 04:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to buy good quality dog food. You can tell good
dog food at the grocery store or walmart by looking at the first ingredent. It should say chicken or beef as the first ingredent.
never corn meal as the first. when the dog food has alot of
corn meal or by products instead of chicken or beef or fish as a first ingredent the dog is not getting the nutrients it needs and
will eat dog poop. Also the better the dog food the less poop coming from the dog as the dogs body will get rid of food that has no nutrients as alot of dog waste.
2006-12-07 10:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by jcythina 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The condition is called "Coprophagia." Your dog is attracted to the undigested food in its own stool. There are pills you can buy from PetSmart to help with this.
2006-12-07 10:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Joe L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's gross, but a pretty normal behavior. Scolding him for it when he does it, and possibly spraying bitter apple into his mouth afterward is a good way to condition him against it.
2006-12-07 10:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's gross, but dogs do it. just pick up after the other dog, or walk the puppy on a leash.
2006-12-07 10:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know why but i've seen most dogs do i think its sick ,sorry for not much help but it is weird for dogs to do soo
2006-12-07 10:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by ♥FuNkeE KiitTeN♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you dont want it put tabasco sauce and he will learn in a few days
dont worry it wont poisin him or anything
2006-12-07 10:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All dogs eat poop - it's part of their charm :)
2006-12-07 10:32:51 · answer #10 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋