Joe Anne Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I have heard of using this stuff,but: How much of the tenderizer do I put in the dog's food to hopefully stop this disgusting habit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 There's been a recent thread on this (and some others further back, I'm sure). A search should find it. I used this for just a couple of days at most with my pup it because it made him a bit loose (he gets a little loose easily). However, it appeared to stop the habit quickly so it was worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudthirsty Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 yeah, im interested too. my dog does it out in the yard all the time. its gross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi I posted about this a well and heres the thread. http://www.bordercollie.org/cgi-bin/ultima...9656;p=1#000000 Curly has a very discerning palette as well. It is called Coprophagia (eating feces) so google it, you'll find all kinds of information. Like there's a difference in when they eat it, (fresh?) or if its their own or other dogs. Curly is exclusively his, fresh. (gaggg) I tried DETER purchased at one of the big box pet stores. It worked. It's pills 2x a day for 2 weeks. I also changed his diet in the meantime however. Curly has colitis and is on Hills Prescription diet W/D, kibble (high in fiber) and Verus canned chicken and rice. When he is on this food combo, he is a prolific pooper but doesn't eat it . Whenever I try to get him off the W/D food, feeding him food higher in protien, he gets a screwy stomach and beings to eat his poop. Some say, they eat it b/c they aren't absorbing their food properly. Some have had success with yogurt (helps digestion). Some suggest putting them on a leash and training them to 'leave it' and running fast away from it, and then give them a treat. I'll tell Curly to LEave It and he does, but not before a quick lick. (ack) good luck!~ Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaucho Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 We also had this problem with our young dog (10 months). I think it was somewhere on this board that pineapple was mentioned. I've added a sprinkling of juice to his kibble for the last few months and I think it has done the trick. Some say they eventually grow out of it but I firmly believe the pineapple worked. Worth a try anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Ugh. Zoe's started this. Now she poops outside, on-leash, so I never have a problem. But she's had potty accidents inside a few times (another whole topic!!! arrggg!!!), and she immediately eats it. UGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yes, pineapple. I've heard that too. Pineapple has digestive enzymes. In fact they sell pineapple enzyme for people and it's used like a maalox or tums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I have 5 dogs and one of them will eat feces... so, I would have to put the pineapple juice (or Adolph's) in all my dogs food, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Christine, yes, you would have to do all of the dogs' foods, to make ALL of their poops unappetizing. I don't know if its the actual juice, or the actual fruit itself, as I had always heard to put the crushed pineapple from the can. The only surefire way I found to totally stop it was to pick up quickly. One of my dogs was eating everyone's poop BUT hers. After a few months of doing some pineapple and quick pickup it has finally pretty much stopped. I have to watch her, though, because she'll do a fly-by snatching if I'm not careful. Judging by the careful and meticulous way she handles it I'd say its apparently quite the delicacy. *shudders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks Laura, I'll try the crushed pineapple... I can't possibly go around my 4 acres of lawn and pick up all the poop... :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I can't possibly go around my 4 acres of lawn and pick up all the poop... Talk about a workout! Nah, the only reason I can keep up is that my yard is teenie. You know, sometimes I wonder if they think I'm eating it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hey Christine - i bet i can guess which one it is. Related to Gael, by way of his mother? Weird thing to be genetic but it seems to be fairly common in that line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 You know, sometimes I wonder if they think I'm eating it? [/QB]LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anne Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Well it dosen't seem to be age related, because it is Mirra who is 12 and Sitka who is 8. I haven't seen Phoenix -18 mos. do it, "yet"! I am afraid he will think it must be the thing to do, watching the other two... anyway I am gonna check out the threads and web site, to see what works. Laura... that is tooo funny, they think you are eating it! made me laugh!! thanks! Thanks....yuk, yuk, yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yes, pineapple. I've heard that too. Pineapple has digestive enzymes. In fact they sell pineapple enzyme for people and it's used like a maalox or tums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof99 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hey Joe Anne! My 12 year old has started doing this about 2 yrs ago, it drives me nut. If it was her own poo she was eating I wouldn't mind as much because I know she is dewormed and on good food, but no, she eats all the stray cat poos and poos from dogs whose owners don't pick up in our local park. I get so upset! Who knows what worms they might have! I just make sure to have her dewormed regularly. I have heard something about Zucchini though, not sure if the dog needs to eat it cooked or raw... Sorry, not much help there. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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