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Originally Posted by Rhonda Puddles  Help! ... Why? |
I'm not aware that my late little one had this issue, but have seen several posts on YorkieTalk by others dealing with this problem.
Here's a thread titled, "S.E.P. (Stop Eating Poop) Works!" dated 2007 by mdcote:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...oop-works.html
A web-based article on Cesar's Way titled "Dog eating feces" suggests a couple of reasons why dogs may do this including a "misguided attempt to clean" yard or kennel or dietary/malnourishment issues. (Link follows.) The doc responding refers to the behavior as "coprophagia"; suggest you first talk to your vet and rule out a medical basis for the problem. Article goes on to say that food additives (refers to Adolph's meat tenderizer and "For-bid") work only some of the time. Doc suggests topping some poop with hot sauce (I assume a VERY little). "After a bite or two, most dogs will decide it isn't worth it."
https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/n...g-eating-feces
Have separately seen folks suggest adding a little pineapple to the food.
Suspect I'd try the pineapple or Adolphs, even commercially available products (SEP, For-bid) before trying the hot sauce.