Puppy eats his own waste??????? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

canman · 03-11-2008, 09:10 AM

Our yorkie is about 9-10 weeks old. We just switched his diet from Eukanuba to Science Diet and ever since then we catch him eating his own poo.

What do we do??? We switched food because he wouldn't eat the Eukanuba at all.

Any suggestions???

Owba · 03-11-2008, 09:40 AM

My little guy attempts this as well. He just turned 11 weeks old today and I feed him Nature's Variety. When I catch him, im quick to give him an ACK! and he stops and moves on but I am surprised that he tries to do that. I'd like to have some advice on the subject as well.

Betty B · 03-11-2008, 12:03 PM

I have the same problem with Holly, but she is 9 mos old. I would think she should be growing out of that. It isn't her's she eats. It is my hymalain cat. I have to always Taffy's litter bos and make sure it is clean.

lopresm · 03-11-2008, 01:01 PM

I found that walking on a harnessed/leash prevents this problem. Also, I go out with a plastic bag and clean up right after our YT.

It is difficult when housebreaking to watch them every minute so "the eating problem" is, I think, natural to pups.

Nancy1999 · 03-11-2008, 01:13 PM

There are quite a few threads on this; some people have had success with unseasoned meat tenderizer sprinkled on their food. The ingredient makes their poop unappetizing. There is also something sold at the pet store for this. If you use meat tenderizer make sure it's the unseasoned kind, otherwise they are getting too much salt. For more information you might want to read this: http://www.squidoo.com/whydogseatpoop They usually outgrow this. Mama did this for them, at least they don't expect you to do it!

For My Coby · 03-11-2008, 07:04 PM

Hi!
The product that you can get at the petstore is called Deter. It works right away.

As a side note, I'd take another look at your dog food. Science Diet isn't the best food. Take a look at this dog food grading. It tells how to grade your food, and it also gives a list of a lot of foods. Look for one with an A (or B) rating.

Good Luck!!

Betty B · 03-12-2008, 06:06 AM

I have used Science Diet food in the past because my vet sold it. When we got our yorkie I wanted to give her the best food. We started with a trainer at 7 mos. She recommended Solid Gold food. We have been using it for about a month now and see a difference in her coat, etc. What do all use? It is an all natural food.

KimluvsLexie · 03-12-2008, 06:14 AM

I love Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul. All three of mine eat it and have absolutely no problems. Lexie was eating her poop when she was on Nutro, but as soon as I switched, the problem was solved. I would definitely get off the Science Diet. Vets get paid to recommend it, it's really not very good.

Gracie2006 · 03-12-2008, 06:58 AM

Feed a Grade AAA food. The lower quality foods like Science Diet don't digest as much so in essence it tastes as good coming out as it did going in. Also make sure your dog eats slow, feed him one bite at a time if necessary. I also heard on TV, "Its Me or the Dog" that feeding them Pineapple will make their poop taste really nasty.

lovenmyyorkie · 03-12-2008, 05:27 PM

My first yorkie, Briley, loved Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul. My newest baby, Sydney, hated it. (She won't eat dry) She gets Fromm Family canned. It's made with human food and she loves it.

03-11-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
canman YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Puppy eats his own waste??????? Our yorkie is about 9-10 weeks old. We just switched his diet from Eukanuba to Science Diet and ever since then we catch him eating his own poo. What do we do??? We switched food because he wouldn't eat the Eukanuba at all. Any suggestions???

03-11-2008, 01:13 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	There are quite a few threads on this; some people have had success with unseasoned meat tenderizer sprinkled on their food. The ingredient makes their poop unappetizing. There is also something sold at the pet store for this. If you use meat tenderizer make sure it's the unseasoned kind, otherwise they are getting too much salt. For more information you might want to read this: http://www.squidoo.com/whydogseatpoop They usually outgrow this. Mama did this for them, at least they don't expect you to do it! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-11-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Hi! The product that you can get at the petstore is called Deter. It works right away. As a side note, I'd take another look at your dog food. Science Diet isn't the best food. Take a look at this dog food grading. It tells how to grade your food, and it also gives a list of a lot of foods. Look for one with an A (or B) rating. Good Luck!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

03-12-2008, 06:58 AM	#9
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Feed a Grade AAA food. The lower quality foods like Science Diet don't digest as much so in essence it tastes as good coming out as it did going in. Also make sure your dog eats slow, feed him one bite at a time if necessary. I also heard on TV, "Its Me or the Dog" that feeding them Pineapple will make their poop taste really nasty. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

03-11-2008, 09:40 AM	#2
Owba YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	My little guy attempts this as well. He just turned 11 weeks old today and I feed him Nature's Variety. When I catch him, im quick to give him an ACK! and he stops and moves on but I am surprised that he tries to do that. I'd like to have some advice on the subject as well.

03-11-2008, 12:03 PM	#3
Betty B Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 17	I have the same problem with Holly, but she is 9 mos old. I would think she should be growing out of that. It isn't her's she eats. It is my hymalain cat. I have to always Taffy's litter bos and make sure it is clean.

03-11-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	I found that walking on a harnessed/leash prevents this problem. Also, I go out with a plastic bag and clean up right after our YT. It is difficult when housebreaking to watch them every minute so "the eating problem" is, I think, natural to pups.

03-12-2008, 06:06 AM	#7
Betty B Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 17	I have used Science Diet food in the past because my vet sold it. When we got our yorkie I wanted to give her the best food. We started with a trainer at 7 mos. She recommended Solid Gold food. We have been using it for about a month now and see a difference in her coat, etc. What do all use? It is an all natural food.

03-12-2008, 06:14 AM	#8
KimluvsLexie YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Posts: 483	I love Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul. All three of mine eat it and have absolutely no problems. Lexie was eating her poop when she was on Nutro, but as soon as I switched, the problem was solved. I would definitely get off the Science Diet. Vets get paid to recommend it, it's really not very good.

03-12-2008, 05:27 PM	#10
lovenmyyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 89	My first yorkie, Briley, loved Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul. My newest baby, Sydney, hated it. (She won't eat dry) She gets Fromm Family canned. It's made with human food and she loves it.