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08-14-2010, 08:35 PM | #16 |
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| Here I am to save the day~(singing like Underdog ) 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. 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. 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. 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.
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08-15-2010, 06:25 AM | #17 |
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| Ok Poop Guru, Do you have any tricks to get Ruby to stop eating the cat's poop?
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08-15-2010, 06:45 AM | #18 |
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| Well, I'm not the YT Poop Guru, but, my dog trainer once told me that cat poop is a very tasty dog snack. I'm not sure if the pineapple will work in your case, unless the YTPG says it is ok to give to the cat. Boots - we bought the bags of frozen pineapple chunks. I microwave them for 10 -15 seconds and the kiddos think they are getting frozen yummies. They absolutely love it and it really has changed Teddy's view of poop eating. He *sometimes* goes for it, but at least not his own and now only once in a while. YTPG was "on call" for indiscretions and we can't thank her enough!
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08-15-2010, 07:13 AM | #19 |
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| I will start this today. Thank you. Frozen pineapple?
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08-15-2010, 07:15 AM | #20 |
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| Give the cat pineapple?
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08-15-2010, 07:20 AM | #21 |
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| That might work but I know my cat would never actually eat the pineapple, cats are usually pretty picky. I always have to keep my cat's litter box gated off because my boys try to sneak in there..
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08-15-2010, 07:29 AM | #22 |
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| I had this problem too when we got Max and Minnie. They were emaciated so I thought they had to in order to stay alive and it became a habit. But even when they got free fed and could eat as much as they wanted they didn't stop until I switched the food to Orijen. Since then they also stopped eating dirt... Imagine how much I like this food even if I have to pick up much more poop now...LOL! I was always on the run to catch any poop before they could get a hold of it... Last edited by Mitzis Mom; 08-15-2010 at 07:30 AM. |
08-15-2010, 07:33 AM | #23 | |
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I'll stop questioning and start the pineapple.
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08-15-2010, 07:34 AM | #24 |
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| Let us know how it works for him.
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08-15-2010, 07:49 AM | #25 | |
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Oh... and I tried the pine apple feeding unfortunately only Maxie and Minnie liked it and Maggie and Mikki didn't so it did not work in our case... | |
08-15-2010, 05:49 PM | #26 |
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| It is more changing the digestive enzymes and pineapple works well. But for those dogs that don't like it you can also give sweet potato, pumpkin and even spinach. Never give up there is always a way.
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08-15-2010, 05:53 PM | #27 |
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| I know nothing about cat so I cannot give you an answer. I'm wondering out loud if you could maybe add the pumpkin to the cat food? I would guess that the pineapple wouldn't go over well with a cat.
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08-15-2010, 06:28 PM | #28 | |
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she is almost 10 months now and i think she stopped at about 6-7 months old..Thank God!! Now she jumps forward but kicks her feet back instead..lol
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08-15-2010, 07:46 PM | #29 |
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| POOP eating continue... DOes this work if she/he is eating the other dogs in the house poop. I have an Alaskan Huskie a Bichon and then Paris and she will not eat hers but the other dogs, should I feed them the Pineapple? I would love your help, as Paris loves to kiss us and it is grossing me out |
08-16-2010, 09:37 AM | #30 |
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| I just got off the phone with the LSU vet and explained that Max is eating his poop. "Oh dear" was the reaction. She thinks that because phenobarbital increases appetite, this could be the reason. She told me to give lowfat treats throughout the day. I'm still giving pineapple. Lowfat treats won't help. If i baked him a whole chicken as a treat he could eat that PLUS his food.
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