Any certain thing that causes it and if it is a s harmful as i think it would be. Actually he doesnt really ever swallow it, he acts like he just wants to play with it. Any help???????
2007-07-26 17:45:02 · 13 answers · asked by paul81324 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
when he was a baby he saw his mom eat his poop while she was trying to keep his bed clean. He thinks that that is just what he should do. Pick up his poop right away and dont let him eat it. Eventually he will out grow it.
2007-07-26 18:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by leti2pets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol well i was told that if animals eat poop they have a vitamin defencey but who knows.i would call the vet and asked them and becareful to what u pick up to throw for ur dog make sure its a toy and not a turd.lol.my dog doesnt have a vitatim defincey but still loves to go out in the morning and eat cat poop from the neighbors cats.groos very gross.hes actully got a couple viruses from it i had to go the vet and get him meds.I would just suggest to call the vet and ask.good luck.also i have an acre backyard and lots of bushes and trees cant always find the cat doo.
2007-07-27 00:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by ~~~~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've two dogs, one 14 years, the other 13 years. Over the years they've each shown themselve capable of eating poop, whether their own or each other's, or that of a stranger.
Of course, kitty roca (litterbox) has always been popular with each of them.
I asked my vet, who had over 30 years experience, WHY they do this. His reply: "Dogs are the ultimate recyclers".
Just keep the poop cleaned up and make sure your dog is getting a decent diet. The rest is out of human hands.
2007-07-27 00:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by It's Kippah, Kippah the dawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the answer, "Dog's are the ultimate recyclers." My vet suggests "Adolph's Meat Tenderizer," I'm not sure of the correct amount. Like was said in answer's, you can order from Dr. Foster and......... It's called "Distaste." I know that works because I've used it before. I've also used, "Quest" and that is a very good product, but hard to find. Eating 'poop' can become a very bad habit, do something to stop it now.
2007-07-27 01:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by DUKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog used to do that. There is a counter bills you can add to the food which will give a scent of the poop where he wont want to eat it. It works really well. You can just get it from petsmart.
2007-07-27 01:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by dog lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he might just be playful. Maybe he is bored. My dogs always eat poop out of the litter box lol. Don't know why. They are just gross ya know. They do weird things. If he is not swallowing it, he is fine I would say. Just try to limit his access to it. Be careful that he does not do this to any other animal's poop because he could get parvo, and it will kill him.
2007-07-27 00:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by amber 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is somewhat common.. but not healthy for them.. there is something you can buy.. I know Dr.'s Foster and Smith have it.. i'm sure it would be available somewhere else though.. It's given either in pill form or liquid I believe.. that makes it distasteful for them.. I haven't tried it but I've heard it works.
2007-07-27 00:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common behavior in hound dogs (beagles, bassets etc). Don't leave poo in the yard, and don't let him play with it. I suggest you make a specific spot in the yard for "potty" and a separate area for "play".
2007-07-27 00:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what to do about it but they eat it because there is still undigested food in it. Be careful is this is his thing because he can pick up worms and other germy things from eating other dogs duty. Good luck
2007-07-27 00:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes mother dogs eat their puppy's poop bc they think they are going to be tracked or something by another animal.
2007-07-27 00:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by .... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋