Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3341775)

Max leaves it in the house but not outside. House training is a nightmare because he gets very sneaky and goes in a corner in the house when all is quiet. Then I hear him growling because he dances around it guiltily. I don't keep him confined because I'm home all day and he's generally pretty good about pottying outside.

Also - should the spinach help firm up Coop's poop? It's somewhat firm but he could use a little assistance.

PEA CLUB - Poop Eaters Anonymous

Originally Posted by jmdt (Post 3341946)

I forgot to ask... How much pineapple should I feed her???

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3342204)

First, we need to make sure that we are talking about the same size pieces. I always suggest using pineapple CHUNKS for a standard size. So when I say pieces I am talking about a chunk.

My suggestion would be to feed 2 pieces twice a day between meals like a snack. You can adjust the amount until you see the desired response. Go back through this thread and read my posts to get a really good handle on what to look for, how long to wait, when to increase and when to level off the amount.

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3342214)

When we were doing the pineapple, I bought frozen bags of "pineapple tidbits" from Trader Joes and they were perfect sized - like 1/2 chunks. I just took a bunch of pieces out and kept them thawed in the fridge. The bigger frozen chunks made me nervous for choking hazard.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3341775)

Also - should the spinach help firm up Coop's poop? It's somewhat firm but he could use a little assistance.

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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3343538)

:lol tears

Coop's poop: peanut butter could be softening his stools. My boys can't have pb because the tiniest bit gives them diarrhea.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3343549)

It's not funny:mad:

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3343568)

In Teddy's case, feeding spinach to all three results in immediate cessation of crap consumption. However, please note that Teddy will relapse if I fail to include spinach in all three. Last night was one such relapse. The boy is an addict.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3343505)

Today is day 2 of the baby spinach routine and the boys love it! I've never seen Cooper enjoy his food so much. He usually eats very slowly, walking piece by piece to the carpet while staring out the window. Now he eats at a regular pace. I'm crossing my fingers this will work for Max. Should it take about 2 weeks to see a change?[/QUOTE]


In Teddy's case, feeding spinach to all three results in immediate cessation of crap consumption. However, please note that Teddy will relapse if I fail to include spinach in all three. Last night was one such relapse. The boy is an addict.

Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3343596)

Not my fault that you came up with a funny club name. :D

Whenever I see this topic, I think of your description of the Poop Catching Olympics where you and Victoria race to catch and discard poop before it becomes a meal.

All of this talk of spinach is making me hungry. I love spinach.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3239821)

Here I am to save the day~(singing like Underdog :D)



First thing that I want to say is don't try to figure out why he is eating his poop since most of the time it really is a mystery that cannot be solved. :rolleyes: We can just fix it!

There has not been one dog that continued to eat their poop if you follow my instructions. Hardcore puppy mill rescues have stopped eating their poop with pineapple. Maria was a mill rescue who would spin while pooping and eat it before it would touch the ground and with time and pineapple she eventually stopped. But it took a while~it is not immediate. :)

Anyone that tells you that pineapple did not work was not either feeding enough, feeding a long enough time or was not consistent. In order for the pineapple to work its magic the digestive enzymes need to change in their intestines. This will take several days until he is no longer pooping warm loaves that he likes to snack on. :rolleyes:

When Max poops and tries to eat it don't freak out. This will cause him to think he needs to eat the poop because of your reaction. Once you start to pineapple regiment you will see improvement. But you NEED to follow exactly how I am instructing you. ;)

You need to purchase CHUNK PINEAPPLE~not crushed or tidbits. This is important so that you are talking about the same SIZE pieces. :thumbup:

Start by feeding 1 or 2 pieces of pineapple (Cooper can have it too) as a snack/treat between meals for a total of 3 to 4 pieces per day. Making sure that you give at least 3 pieces total per day. It will take several days for you to actually see Max begin to not want to eat his poop. The contents of the digestive tract needs to be pooped out and then replaced with pineapple poop.

After a few days you will notice that if he does pick up a piece of poop he will not try to woof it done. He might pick it up or even play with it but he should not eat it.

If he does continue to show interest then increase the pineapple by 1 or 2 pieces. Continue to watch him and pick up any poop immediately. Do not react other than to tell him to drop it.

I promise you that if you are consistent and feed him the pineapple EVERY day he will stop.

Let me also add that it is not unusual for a poop eating pup to pick up the pineapple poop and try hiding it once they decide it is no longer palatable. Why they do this I don't have a clue but eventually they will stop this too.

Check back here and let me know how it is going. But this will get you started to a nonpoop eating pup. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by PrinceHenry (Post 3382812)

Will I need to feed the pineapple chuncks forever or until Izzy stops? She only eats Henrys poop not hers so feed both of them or just him?

Originally Posted by 143julz (Post 3449978)

KAREN-Your post have me in tears:D DH keeps asking what is so funny.

I know its NOT funny...Dex is now dabbling in this nasty issue:(
It's just been in the last few weeks that I've noticed. It's usually when he's in his crate, we'll come in and find a tiny piece left....Thinking, "wow, small, rabbit like terds", :rolleyes: then putting two and two together, seeing what he does outside when we're watching him and realizing ...little man is feasting on his own poo:thumbdown

ahhhhhhhhhhh, sigh, I'm going to try pumpkin.

Originally Posted by intilis (Post 3479772)

bumping this thread

Originally Posted by miralaluna (Post 3558214)

I stopped giving her the pumpkin, and within 4 days, she was eating poop again.

I went to my local pet store to get Solid Gold S.E.P.. An employee who'd helped me previously with this issue said she was surprised that the habit was still there, after the pineapple and the pumpkin. She asked what I was feeding her (Innova Evo turkey and chicken small bites), and suggested I try a new food before the S.E.P. She kindly gave me some samples of Solid Gold just a Wee Bit (I bought the S.E.P., just in case). There was no poop eating while trialing the samples, so I went back and picked up a bag. There have now been two weeks of no poop eating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is IT.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3558217)

That's pretty interesting. My Max still has the problem. Both my dogs eat the same food and I would hate to change food because the non-poop eater's tummy doesn't always agree with menu changes.

Originally Posted by miralaluna (Post 3558214)

I stopped giving her the pumpkin, and within 4 days, she was eating poop again. Argh!

I went to my local pet store to get Solid Gold S.E.P.. An employee who'd helped me previously with this issue said she was surprised that the habit was still there, after forbid, pineapple, and the pumpkin. She asked what I was feeding her (Innova Evo turkey and chicken small bites), and suggested I try a new food before the S.E.P. She kindly gave me some samples of Solid Gold just a Wee Bit (I bought the S.E.P., just in case). There was no poop eating while trialing the samples, so I went back and picked up a bag. There have now been two weeks of no poop eating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is IT.

Originally Posted by lynzy420 (Post 3900145)

What a great thread, my tears of sadness have become tears of laughter...so where is Megansmomma, I see she hasn't been here...I'm going to pm her!