Does your dog eat poop? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

klogan · 03-02-2006, 09:09 AM

I've done a search and have seen several responses on this. Stomper is over 1 year's old and just started eating poop like crazy. He hangs out with this other dog during the day. The dog will poop and he will be right behind it and eat it before I can get to him. It is terrible and a bad habit. We don't have any cats, but the lady next to us has about 3 of them. They also poop in our yard and of course Stomper eats it!

I've heard that you can give your dog (or the dog that poops) Forbid, Deter, pinapple/spinach or meat tenderizer to prevent this behavior. Have you found any of these to work? Please advise.

I have a vet appoitment on Friday for Stomper and plan to bring his food and discuss this problem with them. However, he is going their to get his 1 year old shots. So...if you have advise that you feel will work, please share!

Thanks,

jetess · 03-02-2006, 09:21 AM

I'd like to know how you get on at the vets as my little one (6mths) eats her poop and i think she eats the rabbits poop aswell.
so it would be interesting to see what they recomend!

Zeus' Mom · 03-02-2006, 09:29 AM

This is embarassing, but Zeus thinks cat poop is a great treat!

He has gotten better, but ocassionally I will find that he has been in the cats' litter box!! Yuck!!

bugaboosmom · 03-02-2006, 09:32 AM

But I think some of the reasons they eat it, is because there might be undigested foods in it.
I think it's a great idea to check with your vet.
Please let us know.

TLC · 03-02-2006, 09:49 AM

My 2 are over 1 year and this habit is still going on...

I hate it! I have tried everything and nothing works...Although, I do have to admit that it is kinda is less and less eating it. Only b/c I make sure that I do get the morning and night poops before they do. So, they are only left with what they do during the day, and lately, I have been coming home and the poop during the day only looks 'sampled'.

I wish there was something out there that would definatly stop this.

I am planning on trying the 'coins in the can'. Roxy and TJ will bark and beg now for food. I shook the coins in the can at them for barking and begging and they stopped. They are TERRIFIED of the coins in the can. So, I think I will try to catch them eatting poop and then shake the can at them, MAYBE that will work?????

woodturningcrea · 03-02-2006, 09:53 AM

I'm gagging as I read this - yuck. We've caught Punkin twice doing this

Both times it was when she pooped on the carpet - not sure if she was hiding the evidence or not. Outside it hasn't been an issue.

I asked a friend the other day about it and she said she thought it was a behavioural thing not a nutrition thing (which is what someone else told me).

I can't wait to hear the suggestions!

DaisyMaesMom · 03-02-2006, 09:55 AM

Daisy smells her afterwards, but so far has not eaten it.. I sure hope that doesn't start.. Gross! I won't really want anymore face kisses...

oversharer · 03-02-2006, 09:57 AM

For those of you who have dogs that eat cat feces, they won't stop. Cat food is much richer in fat, vitamins, nutrients, etc and they can tell that in the poop so they eat it! We used to catch my sister's lab eating right out of the litter box. All dogs do it, unfortunately.

cribal · 03-02-2006, 10:07 AM

My little girl eats her and my boys.... The vet gave me forbid and it didn't work. (He said it works for everyone else though).. Now I'm using something I got at petsmart. I'll look on the site and see if I can find it and write back. Lucy hasn't eat any poop in about a week now so it's working well for her..

Crystal

Zeus' Mom · 03-02-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by oversharer

For those of you who have dogs that eat cat feces, they won't stop. Cat food is much richer in fat, vitamins, nutrients, etc and they can tell that in the poop so they eat it! We used to catch my sister's lab eating right out of the litter box. All dogs do it, unfortunately.

Thanks! It's good to know that my little guy isn't abnormal. It is still really gross though!!

oversharer · 03-02-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus' Mom

Thanks! It's good to know that my little guy isn't abnormal. It is still really gross though!!

No problem! It is nasty but to them it's like a piece of steak lying on the ground, they can't ignore it and it's really hard to train them to stop.

cribal · 03-02-2006, 10:11 AM

Sorry I couldn't find it on the web site..... It's in a blue box and it was the only one they had so maybe you can call or go in and ask about it. It's also less expensive than the forbid that the vet will sell you. (Also it tastes great, my pups think it's a treat every day) LOL

Crystal

Sherry Lynn · 03-02-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bugaboosmom

But I think some of the reasons they eat it, is because there might be undigested foods in it.
I think it's a great idea to check with your vet.
Please let us know.

That's what I've always heard and that once their stomachs develop and start to fully digest everything they will stop. My Eskie did, but Dublin is a year old and I still catch him doing it.

My husband saw him run across the yard with a turd in his mouth and said it looked like he was smoking a cigar. So now we refer to them as stogies...

ALLlovesLULU · 03-02-2006, 10:35 AM

it's very true! my lulu loves cat poop and usually waits for my girlfriend's cat mimi to come out at night and poop at the litter box. when mimi leaves, here enters lulu and has a feast.

chestnut is more picky with her food; so she doesn't touch it. lulu is a voracious eater and eats almost anything.

klogan · 03-02-2006, 10:38 AM

One thing I forgot to mention is something that happened yesterday... I got home from work to find barf ALL over my house!!! It was on the carpet, rugs, couch,etc. I counted a total of 9 places. I spent almost 3 hours cleaning everything... It smelt like poop so I know it was eaten and barfed up. I know he didn't learn a lesson since his doggy friend came over today and before I could pick up her poop...HE ATE IT. This is so gross and I'm not sure there is really anything I can do.

03-02-2006, 09:09 AM	#1
klogan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	Does your dog eat poop? I've done a search and have seen several responses on this. Stomper is over 1 year's old and just started eating poop like crazy. He hangs out with this other dog during the day. The dog will poop and he will be right behind it and eat it before I can get to him. It is terrible and a bad habit. We don't have any cats, but the lady next to us has about 3 of them. They also poop in our yard and of course Stomper eats it! I've heard that you can give your dog (or the dog that poops) Forbid, Deter, pinapple/spinach or meat tenderizer to prevent this behavior. Have you found any of these to work? Please advise. I have a vet appoitment on Friday for Stomper and plan to bring his food and discuss this problem with them. However, he is going their to get his 1 year old shots. So...if you have advise that you feel will work, please share! Thanks, __________________ Kimberly & Stomper

03-02-2006, 09:29 AM	#3
Zeus' Mom Enja's Mom too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,765	This is embarassing, but Zeus thinks cat poop is a great treat! He has gotten better, but ocassionally I will find that he has been in the cats' litter box!! Yuck!! __________________ Farrah, Zeus, Enja & Riley

03-02-2006, 09:32 AM	#4
bugaboosmom Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,573	I Don't Have Any Advice... But I think some of the reasons they eat it, is because there might be undigested foods in it. I think it's a great idea to check with your vet. Please let us know. __________________ TARMAR'S YORKIES

03-02-2006, 09:49 AM	#5
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I wish there was something!! My 2 are over 1 year and this habit is still going on... I hate it! I have tried everything and nothing works...Although, I do have to admit that it is kinda is less and less eating it. Only b/c I make sure that I do get the morning and night poops before they do. So, they are only left with what they do during the day, and lately, I have been coming home and the poop during the day only looks 'sampled'. I wish there was something out there that would definatly stop this. I am planning on trying the 'coins in the can'. Roxy and TJ will bark and beg now for food. I shook the coins in the can at them for barking and begging and they stopped. They are TERRIFIED of the coins in the can. So, I think I will try to catch them eatting poop and then shake the can at them, MAYBE that will work????? __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

03-02-2006, 09:57 AM	#8
oversharer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	For those of you who have dogs that eat cat feces, they won't stop. Cat food is much richer in fat, vitamins, nutrients, etc and they can tell that in the poop so they eat it! We used to catch my sister's lab eating right out of the litter box. All dogs do it, unfortunately. __________________ "Envy is ignorance, imitation is suicide."

03-02-2006, 09:21 AM	#2
jetess Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: uk Posts: 47	I'd like to know how you get on at the vets as my little one (6mths) eats her poop and i think she eats the rabbits poop aswell. so it would be interesting to see what they recomend!

03-02-2006, 09:53 AM	#6
woodturningcrea YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 260	I'm gagging as I read this - yuck. We've caught Punkin twice doing this Both times it was when she pooped on the carpet - not sure if she was hiding the evidence or not. Outside it hasn't been an issue. I asked a friend the other day about it and she said she thought it was a behavioural thing not a nutrition thing (which is what someone else told me). I can't wait to hear the suggestions!

03-02-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	Daisy smells her afterwards, but so far has not eaten it.. I sure hope that doesn't start.. Gross! I won't really want anymore face kisses...

03-02-2006, 10:07 AM	#9
cribal YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mt. Ulla, NC Posts: 683	My little girl eats her and my boys.... The vet gave me forbid and it didn't work. (He said it works for everyone else though).. Now I'm using something I got at petsmart. I'll look on the site and see if I can find it and write back. Lucy hasn't eat any poop in about a week now so it's working well for her.. Crystal __________________ RIP My little Lucy Live forever my Lucy Too, Tank and Annabelle

03-02-2006, 10:11 AM	#12
cribal YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mt. Ulla, NC Posts: 683	Sorry I couldn't find it on the web site..... It's in a blue box and it was the only one they had so maybe you can call or go in and ask about it. It's also less expensive than the forbid that the vet will sell you. (Also it tastes great, my pups think it's a treat every day) LOL Crystal __________________ RIP My little Lucy Live forever my Lucy Too, Tank and Annabelle

03-02-2006, 10:35 AM	#14
ALLlovesLULU Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 329	it's very true! my lulu loves cat poop and usually waits for my girlfriend's cat mimi to come out at night and poop at the litter box. when mimi leaves, here enters lulu and has a feast. chestnut is more picky with her food; so she doesn't touch it. lulu is a voracious eater and eats almost anything. __________________ Lulu:http://www.dogster.com/?303563 Chestnut:http://www.dogster.com/?303570 Tiggy:http://www.dogster.com/?303573

03-02-2006, 10:38 AM	#15
klogan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	One thing I forgot to mention is something that happened yesterday... I got home from work to find barf ALL over my house!!! It was on the carpet, rugs, couch,etc. I counted a total of 9 places. I spent almost 3 hours cleaning everything... It smelt like poop so I know it was eaten and barfed up. I know he didn't learn a lesson since his doggy friend came over today and before I could pick up her poop...HE ATE IT. This is so gross and I'm not sure there is really anything I can do. __________________ Kimberly & Stomper