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SHAWSHER · 02-04-2009, 03:57 PM

I have had Dimitri for a little less than a year and I realized that he ate his poop, which is extremely disgusting

. hated it. I was wondering what to do and thakns to all you wonderful people I will try the pineapple solution staring tomorrow.

naaburu · 02-04-2009, 04:46 PM

OMG Thank you so much for this advice!

I am going to try this RIGHT away!

golfbooboo · 02-04-2009, 05:39 PM

It is definitely working for Katy - thank goodness.

chertovka · 02-08-2009, 05:02 AM

Thanks so much for this, we have the same problem with our 10 weeks old Laila. I am buying pineaple Today

Sweetlips6 · 02-08-2009, 12:41 PM

Just wondering - Is this a yorkie thing? LOL
I am a new yorkie owner after 30 years and am not having this problem (yet), but my first yorkie had this little "quirk". YUCK

Too bad we can't teach them to use the potty and flush!!

megansmomma · 02-08-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetlips6

Just wondering - Is this a yorkie thing? LOL
I am a new yorkie owner after 30 years and am not having this problem (yet), but my first yorkie had this little "quirk". YUCK

Too bad we can't teach them to use the potty and flush!!

Nope! My neighbor has a 80 lb Lab and he did it too until I told her about the pineapple. You can also use packed pumpkin too.

When I make my 3 their dinner I use kibble but I also add Evanger's Venison and packed pumpkin. So if they do not like pineapple or want to switch it up a little for variety this will also work. My "recipe" is a can of Evanger's
Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company
The price on their site is PER CASE so don't freak

I buy from my local doggie boutique for about $1.30 per can. The pumpkin is about $2.00 per can.
Here is the type of pumpkin I am talking about:
LIBBY'S Nutriton - NESTLE VeryBestBaking.com

1 can of Evanger's game meat
1 can of packed pumpkin
Mix together in a bowl for storage

I add about a tablespoon to their dry kibble and then a little warm water mix together to form a gravy that sticks to the kibble. My three LOVE it!!! The mixture will last me a week with 3 dogs feeding 2 times a day. I have feed this to Doodlebug since he was about 4 months old with his puppy food. It even helped with his upset tummy problems he was having. So it is a win/win solution!

jsalford79 · 02-13-2009, 12:29 PM

How long does the feeding them pineapple thing to work before they stop eating their poop? I have a 11 week old boy and I caught him eating it one day so I figured I would try the pineapple thing. I have been giving him some for 1-1/2 days and I just caught him chewing a piece again! Damn his breath stinks!!! I have also tried some of the pills from pet smart but he wouldn't touch them.

HELP!!!

megansmomma · 02-13-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jsalford79

How long does the feeding them pineapple thing to work before they stop eating their poop? I have a 11 week old boy and I caught him eating it one day so I figured I would try the pineapple thing. I have been giving him some for 1-1/2 days and I just caught him chewing a piece again! Damn his breath stinks!!! I have also tried some of the pills from pet smart but he wouldn't touch them.

HELP!!!

You can just give him a piece of two more and see if it helps. You can also add pumpkin to his food. Check up further in this thread and I believe I posted that as well. Just mix about a tsp of the pumpkin with a little water and coat his kibble. You could even do both it can't hurt him.

Nancy1999 · 02-13-2009, 03:08 PM

Just to clear up a couple of things, pineapple contains BROMELAIN, which is an ingredient that is used in meat tenderizers. Certain dog foods use meat sources with a harder to digest protein, and BROMELAIN is an enzyme which helps digest these proteins. The poop no has undigested protein in it to attract the dog. It doesn't smell that different, it just no longer smells nutritious, because the protein is gone.

jsalford79 · 02-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Been trying the pineapple thing for about 5 days now. He he still eating the poop every once in a while. Doesn't seem to be working for me.

Nancy1999 · 02-16-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jsalford79

Been trying the pineapple thing for about 5 days now. He he still eating the poop every once in a while. Doesn't seem to be working for me.

Don't know how you are using it, but I've read that some people use 2-3 chunks in each meal. I would also think about changing food, some dogs have a harder time digesting certain proteins.

megansmomma · 02-16-2009, 03:48 PM

You can also add canned pumpkin to the food. It is also suppose to do the same thing.

Dolly5 · 02-18-2009, 07:27 PM

my 4 month old is eating her poop also. I gave her some crushed pineapple because that was all I had in the house, and she eat it. The next time she went, she had very watery stools. I only gave her a small amount. I don't know what to do. I am feeding her the science diet and she goes to the bathroom like 4 times a day!

I don't know if that is normal or not.?

megansmomma · 02-18-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolly5

my 4 month old is eating her poop also. I gave her some crushed pineapple because that was all I had in the house, and she eat it. The next time she went, she had very watery stools. I only gave her a small amount. I don't know what to do. I am feeding her the science diet and she goes to the bathroom like 4 times a day!

I don't know if that is normal or not.?

It's probably not the pineapple. How is she doing now?

miriam1978 · 02-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Dogs have a very acute sense of smell and as a result can smell the unused minerals in their poop. Just try to clean it up as quickly as possible so to keep it to a minimum but I would not worry too much about it. My vet told me it is one of those "dog will be dogs" kinda things.

02-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#16
SHAWSHER YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 5	Yayyy There is Hope I have had Dimitri for a little less than a year and I realized that he ate his poop, which is extremely disgusting. hated it. I was wondering what to do and thakns to all you wonderful people I will try the pineapple solution staring tomorrow.

02-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#18
golfbooboo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 49	It is definitely working for Katy - thank goodness. __________________ Golfbooboo

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Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Just to clear up a couple of things, pineapple contains BROMELAIN, which is an ingredient that is used in meat tenderizers. Certain dog foods use meat sources with a harder to digest protein, and BROMELAIN is an enzyme which helps digest these proteins. The poop no has undigested protein in it to attract the dog. It doesn't smell that different, it just no longer smells nutritious, because the protein is gone. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#27
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	You can also add canned pumpkin to the food. It is also suppose to do the same thing. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-18-2009, 07:27 PM	#28
Dolly5 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia beach Posts: 4	poop eater my 4 month old is eating her poop also. I gave her some crushed pineapple because that was all I had in the house, and she eat it. The next time she went, she had very watery stools. I only gave her a small amount. I don't know what to do. I am feeding her the science diet and she goes to the bathroom like 4 times a day! I don't know if that is normal or not.?

02-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#17
naaburu Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Danville, IL, USA Posts: 12	OMG Thank you so much for this advice! I am going to try this RIGHT away!

02-08-2009, 05:02 AM	#19
chertovka YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newbridge, Ireland Posts: 5	Thanks so much for this, we have the same problem with our 10 weeks old Laila. I am buying pineaple Today

02-08-2009, 12:41 PM	#20
Sweetlips6 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taft, TN, US Posts: 603	Just wondering - Is this a yorkie thing? LOL I am a new yorkie owner after 30 years and am not having this problem (yet), but my first yorkie had this little "quirk". YUCK Too bad we can't teach them to use the potty and flush!!

02-13-2009, 12:29 PM	#22
jsalford79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11	How long does the feeding them pineapple thing to work before they stop eating their poop? I have a 11 week old boy and I caught him eating it one day so I figured I would try the pineapple thing. I have been giving him some for 1-1/2 days and I just caught him chewing a piece again! Damn his breath stinks!!! I have also tried some of the pills from pet smart but he wouldn't touch them. HELP!!!

02-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#25
jsalford79 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 11	Been trying the pineapple thing for about 5 days now. He he still eating the poop every once in a while. Doesn't seem to be working for me.

02-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#30
miriam1978 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bencia Posts: 5	This is normal... Dogs have a very acute sense of smell and as a result can smell the unused minerals in their poop. Just try to clean it up as quickly as possible so to keep it to a minimum but I would not worry too much about it. My vet told me it is one of those "dog will be dogs" kinda things.