Looking for the "poop eating yorkie" specialist...

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Yeah, I really didn't want to mention it, because as I have stated above, I try to keep a sense of humor about my little girl, Mylee's, gross habit. But, like others have mentioned, she stands and waits for Moka to do her business then she tries to eat it too. Sometimes, she doesn't even give Moka the respect to wait until she's finished.

I kept thinking she would out grow this, but now that it is cold, she goes out in the yard, finds a frozen stash, then tries to carry it inside to consume. I have had it! I had tried pineapple once before, but I only gave it to Mylee. So, after reading this thread I decided to triy again, only I put it in both their food. I started Friday night, and by Sunday I have noticed she is not trying to eat her poop or Moka's. I hope she keeps this up. I guess pineapple will be a regular part of their diet from now on.

Originally Posted by leoi

I purchased canned pure pumpkin. How much pumpkin should I feed her?

Keep a close eye on both Moka and Mylee. You can feed it like a snack too. The problem that I see with adding to their food is that when you have add more than 1 or 2 pieces it becomes too much at a meal. My suggestion is to start with 2 pieces twice a day. If after a few days you are not seeing a change add another piece or even 2.

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I'd also like to add that for some reason I was not getting notifications on this thread Please feel free to PM me and we can discuss. Sometimes it's better to go back and forth via PMs. After talking with Karen we came up with a new plan to help Max. Do PLEASE shoot me a PM if anyone need more one on one advice.

[Pufuletzi]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

You don't need to understand WHY she is eating poop but you need deter her from eating poop. There isn't anything wrong with feeding both the pineapple. Mine three are not poop eaters and they eat pineapple as a treat. They love it!

How is Bruno eating Pixie's pineapple? Are you putting it in a bowl or hand feeding? It should be hand fed as a treat between meals.

He steals it!
She doesn't always like it and sometimes drops it and Bruno grabs it before it hits the floor
These days i noticed something: she tends to eat less poop when she eats more homemade doggy food.
Since i noticed that i feed them with both kibbles (in the morning) and homemade food( in the evening).

And the poop doesnt smell as bad when they eat homemade food, as it spells when they eat kibbles.

Also, she doesnt eat her poop all the time, sometimes it just lies there ..

This is the reason i said i want to understand why she does it, she must have a reason.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Good boy Teddy Bumpkins.

I am so proud of you I knew you could do it. Keep up the good work. Teddy by far has been one of my most challenging cases and if he can kick the habit I know there is hope for so many others too.



How are things going with Max and his new routine? When was the last time that he tried to have a snack?

I'm happy to say that the new routine seems to be working wonderfully, although Max still definitely wants his snack. They are both eating spinach and pineapple with meals (Cooper LOVES mealtime now!). We are developing a more stable potty schedule and the boys are going out independently. I'm happy to say that Max has only had 1 accident in the house since we are trying our new routine. Unfortunately I wasn't fast enough but to my surprise, there was still a lone doody sitting beside him! Perhaps the food is helping as well.

He definitely still has a desire. When he seems me outside now with Cooper he's spying on us through the window. He now rings the bell to go outside and clean the yard (there's nothing there).

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Keep a close eye on both Moka and Mylee. You can feed it like a snack too. The problem that I see with adding to their food is that when you have add more than 1 or 2 pieces it becomes too much at a meal. My suggestion is to start with 2 pieces twice a day. If after a few days you are not seeing a change add another piece or even 2.

*****
I'd also like to add that for some reason I was not getting notifications on this thread Please feel free to PM me and we can discuss. Sometimes it's better to go back and forth via PMs. After talking with Karen we came up with a new plan to help Max. Do PLEASE shoot me a PM if anyone need more one on one advice.

I sent you a PM, because now I am confused. What do I need to keep a close eye on? Will it cause them to have loose stools? Or something else?