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Ashley V · 01-30-2011, 08:03 PM

Pineapple worked like a charm for us. They eventually stopped after awhile and I don't have to give them pineapple anymore.

AllDogBoots · 01-30-2011, 08:25 PM

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megansmomma · 01-30-2011, 09:33 PM

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He is infamous

How is he doing anyway? Are you still doing the spinach? Teddy Bumpkins is using broccoli and he is a reformed poop eater. He was my hardest poop eater yet. We just needed to find the right thing to feed him to get him to stop.

AllDogBoots · 01-31-2011, 08:55 AM

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How is he doing anyway? Are you still doing the spinach? Teddy Bumpkins is using broccoli and he is a reformed poop eater. He was my hardest poop eater yet. We just needed to find the right thing to feed him to get him to stop.

He is doing well because I physically stop him. We did the spinach for about a month and there was no change. They still eat pineapple daily but it doesn't help. We tried Dis-Taste treats but I didn't like what it was doing to their stools. As per my vet we tried meat tenderizer, but they both vomited after the 2nd day. I am working very hard at the "leave it" command with Max. If I'm there, and 90% of the time I am he will leave it and I will clean it up. But left to his own he would definitely go for it.

I haven't tried the broccoli. How much do you recommend? I just bought some frozen broccoli yesterday.

qnsryker · 02-01-2011, 10:29 AM

I think I will try the pineapple. I feed my dogs Blue Buffalo and I do not free feed. The reason being, my Basset Hound is on Prednisone (steroid) and he is always hungry because of that so I can't just leave food out. They both are fed twice a day. I don't think it is because he is hungry that he eats poop. I do pick up poop as soon as I see it, but sometimes I'm too late. I would rather keep trying supplements to stop the poop eating. How much pineapple should I give the Basset Hound?

megansmomma · 02-01-2011, 11:39 AM

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I think I will try the pineapple. I feed my dogs Blue Buffalo and I do not free feed. The reason being, my Basset Hound is on Prednisone (steroid) and he is always hungry because of that so I can't just leave food out. They both are fed twice a day. I don't think it is because he is hungry that he eats poop. I do pick up poop as soon as I see it, but sometimes I'm too late. I would rather keep trying supplements to stop the poop eating. How much pineapple should I give the Basset Hound?

He's a bigger dog so I would start by giving him 4 pieces between meals. Make sure you look at the thread that I linked on the first page. It gives a really good explanation of how to adjust the amount. What is he taking a steroid for?

rilysmom · 02-01-2011, 11:51 AM

I hate to be negative, but pineapple didn't work for my girls. I've tried everything!

AllDogBoots · 02-01-2011, 11:53 AM

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I hate to be negative, but pineapple didn't work for my girls. I've tried everything!

I definitely understand. My puppy Max is an eating powerhouse. If i fed him rocks with his meal to battle poop eating, he'd eat the rocks. We are still trying but at this point I'm very focused on "leave-it", using his poop as the "leave-it" example. Ugh.

qnsryker · 02-01-2011, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the info. He takes Prednisone because he has Masticatory Myositis. Basically, if he opens his mouth too wide (like to yawn) it gets stuck open and it is painful. The steroid helps with the pain and with his mouth getting stuck open.

megansmomma · 02-01-2011, 12:16 PM

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I hate to be negative, but pineapple didn't work for my girls. I've tried everything!

Did you try spinach, pumpkin, broccoli, brown rice, changing dog foods? I wouldn't give up without trying all of your options. You also need to be feeding the correct amount of the chosen food for it to actually work as well as consistency on your part too.

I've also notice a trend of Blue Buffalo feeders with dog that have poop eating problems.

rilysmom · 02-02-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Did you try spinach, pumpkin, broccoli, brown rice, changing dog foods? I wouldn't give up without trying all of your options. You also need to be feeding the correct amount of the chosen food for it to actually work as well as consistency on your part too.

I've also notice a trend of Blue Buffalo feeders with dog that have poop eating problems.

The only things on your list I haven't tried are spinach and broccoli. I have changed dog food as well.

Susan78 · 02-02-2011, 06:30 AM

My little Kinder was a poop eater too and now she is ten months old. She has been pretty good now but we tried all the things from the vet and it did not work. I read on Yt to use pineapple ; so three times a day I cut up two chunks and mix in a teaspoon of canned food. She loves it and I know it took a few months to work but I am glad she stopped. I think the pineapple trick is a safe method and she gets some fruit everyday. Hope this helps your little poop eater. Susan

YorkieRose · 02-02-2011, 06:49 AM

I guess Pineapple works for some and not for others....and nothing works for all. LOL

01-30-2011, 08:03 PM	#16
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Pineapple worked like a charm for us. They eventually stopped after awhile and I don't have to give them pineapple anymore. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

02-01-2011, 11:51 AM	#22
rilysmom Just me and Rily McGee Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Posts: 3,625	I hate to be negative, but pineapple didn't work for my girls. I've tried everything! __________________ My belongs to RILYSAYDEE and MINNIE MIA

02-01-2011, 10:29 AM	#20
qnsryker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 73	I think I will try the pineapple. I feed my dogs Blue Buffalo and I do not free feed. The reason being, my Basset Hound is on Prednisone (steroid) and he is always hungry because of that so I can't just leave food out. They both are fed twice a day. I don't think it is because he is hungry that he eats poop. I do pick up poop as soon as I see it, but sometimes I'm too late. I would rather keep trying supplements to stop the poop eating. How much pineapple should I give the Basset Hound?

02-01-2011, 12:15 PM	#24
qnsryker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 73	Thanks for the info. He takes Prednisone because he has Masticatory Myositis. Basically, if he opens his mouth too wide (like to yawn) it gets stuck open and it is painful. The steroid helps with the pain and with his mouth getting stuck open.

02-02-2011, 06:30 AM	#27
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	My little Kinder was a poop eater too and now she is ten months old. She has been pretty good now but we tried all the things from the vet and it did not work. I read on Yt to use pineapple ; so three times a day I cut up two chunks and mix in a teaspoon of canned food. She loves it and I know it took a few months to work but I am glad she stopped. I think the pineapple trick is a safe method and she gets some fruit everyday. Hope this helps your little poop eater. Susan

02-02-2011, 06:49 AM	#28
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I guess Pineapple works for some and not for others....and nothing works for all. LOL