eating poop

[Jods]

okay thanks.. We just changes food so maybe thats why I will switch back

[ashleycat]

Well, I've tried pineapple. Didn't work. So my best solution is to just pick it up after he's done before he eats it. I have to watch him while he goes so I can " ahah " to make him stop.

[dappledoxie]

Here are some of the things I was checking out just now...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...&N=2001+113522

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

[Lori Jordan]

I asked my vet this awhile back and ya know what he told me you will laugh! Lacy would do this all the time she would eat Maggy's leftovers i asked my vet he said Dominece....i was like WHAT They will do it eat the others to be boss..may not make sence who knows if that is what the truth is but very interesting in the same sence.

[Jods]

my vet he said Dominece

Great his dominance issues already have me a bit concerened

[Karen]

It is a common thing, not at all rare. We have had many threads on this in the past, it's called copraphagia.

Here's an old thread with a good explanation and discussion.

[Jods]

thank you Karen

[bckrazy]

I agree about the food quality. Make sure he is on a high quality kibble, it may be a number of things, but I've heard of tons of dogs stopping this after being switched to a more nutritious diet. Same with dogs who eat dirt or plants and whatnot, it can often be linked to them knowing they're missing out on something.

I hope you can solve this, anyway! I would definitely rather try a higher quality food than start adding stuff to his kibble right away. Thank GOD Fozzie doesn't do that... I really pity those of you who do have poop-eaters, their breath must be very interesting. =P