I have a 2 1/2 year old shepard mix that loves to eat feces.
I've tried to stop her from doing it but nothing ever seems to work.She pulls out soiled diapers from the trash, eats from the litter box,and when taken for walks attempts to eat other dogs feces.I don't understand what her problem is and I don't think this is normal.What can I do to fix this problem.Thanks.
2007-03-23 05:48:57 · 5 answers · asked by kandn 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, if I give Merlyn half the chance he's running after the neighbours cows trying to get the patties while they are still warm, I had to buy covered litter boxes to stop him from eating the cat kaka, the donkey kicking him hasn't deterred him from going into the pen to eat his stool and even getting chased by three horses hasn't stopped his desire to get at the poop. Sadly, it would seem that eating feces is normal for our canine companions. Although it sounds as though it might be worse for you that others. The best I can suggest is trying to keep him from it and deworming him regularly.
2007-03-23 10:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Donnertagskind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it's very common in dogs; however, most of them outgrow it once they're no longer puppies. It's not good for them, obviously, so you need to put the litter box up high where she can't reach it, put the trash where she can't get to it, and tell her no firmly and pull her back from other dogs' feces when walking her.
2007-03-23 13:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do two things-one,put the trash and soiled items away so the dog cannot get to them,secondly,redirect your dog from other dogs feces with a toy or a treat as soon as she tries to go for it. using the "leave it" command. Treat and praise as soon as she listens to you. If you dog is eating her own feces,try adding pineapple to her food. This will make the poo unappetizing to her.Good luck
2007-03-23 13:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet said that my dog was lacking some type of nutrion, and that he ate so much that when he potted the nutriants were still in the feces. there is a medication that the vet can give him that will make the feses disgusting and they wont eat it.
2007-03-23 13:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by kanesmawmaw 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
feed her
2007-03-23 13:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋