Okay, I need to clarify this misinformation. Dogs do not eat poop because there is something wrong with them. It CAN be because of health concerns (and of course you should get it checked out to rule them out), but USUALLY it is not. It is a behavior that is all. My own research and my own vet and my friend who is a vet all backed me up on it too.
It is a behavior that some grow out of OR with patience and training you can get them not to do. Just like biting, barking, and chewing on things they shouldn't. Things like Forbid and pineapple help teach them not to do it. I personally like pineapple.
Putting hot sauce on top of eliminations and leaving it for them to "try" and find out it is NOT yummy, is also a method for bigger dogs (not sure if it is a good idea for little ones and I have not tried it).
Anyway, I just needed to correct the impression that poop eating means there is something seriously wrong because that is not necessarily the case.
Note: Poop eating is a common behavior for all breeds of dog. |