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 ok my dog when we recieved her was still with her mother at a older age and her mother was abusive to her. Im not sure that if staying with her mother to long caused this but she feels obligated to eat my other dogs fecies?! Ive looked on sites and asked around but nothing seems to work. =(  i'm tererified that eventually its going to kill whe she digests a parasite or somethin her someone please tell me what to do!!! And please no ignorant remarks because this is a serious matter i dont want to lose my puppy becasue of a discusting habit
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gyro_jumper read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2007 | 6:43 PM

I've never had this problem. I think I would start by correcting her like you would if she was chewing on things or other bad behavior. If she's realy young she may out grow it.

girlscout read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2007 | 7:21 PM

Somewhere back in the archives of these blogs, "pablo kielbasa" wrote a blog on yucky things, one of them being why dogs eat their own feces. Go back LOTS of pages in the Entertainment Section, i believe it was under that section.

AngelBluz_40 read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2007 | 8:14 PM

Stool Eating: How Can I Break My
Dog From This Nasty Habit?
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff



Any owner who catches their dog eating stool is sure to be disgusted at least, wondering what could bring their family pet to resort to such a nasty habit. Yes, it's gross to humans. No, it doesn't mean your dog is abnormal.

Although there are many theories why dogs sometimes eat their own stool or that of other animals, what's important is how you can help break your dog from this unappealing and potentially unhealthy habit. Start early - as a pup - since feces is a source of germs and parasites, and dogs not curbed of this habit as a puppy will have a harder time stopping later in life.

If Your Dog Eats His Own Stool. . .


If your pet is not being fed a quality dog food, increase the quality and quantity of the dog food you feed your dog. Store-bought foods are not digested as fully, and food that passes through the digestive system only to remain in the feces may actually make the stool taste appealing. For pets already on a high quality food, divide the daily intake into several smaller meals.
You can make stool taste repulsive to dogs using a vegetable-based chewable tablet like Dis-Taste, or by sprinkling some For-Bid over his food bowl.
Keep your yard clean and feces free.
Keep your dog active, since some dogs have been known to eat droppings as a negative behavior associated with boredom. Give them stimulating toys and interact with them on a daily basis.
If your Dog Eats Other Dogs' Stool. . .

Always walk your dog on a collar and lea

AngelBluz_40 read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2007 | 8:16 PM

If your Dog Eats Other Dogs' Stool. . .

Always walk your dog on a collar and lead or leash. If you see your dog going for it, give them a firm "no" command and keep them walking.
If your Dog Eats From the Cat's Litter Box. . .

Sprinkle some For-Bid over your cat's food to make her stool less appealing to the family dog.
Consider getting your cat a litter box with a built-in cover like the Hooded Litter Pan or Catty Corner Litter Box to limit your dog's access to the litter.
As vile as you may view this behavior, our veterinarians emphasize you should never punish your dog for stool eating. To curb the habit, try the recommendations listed above, and if your dog continues, consult with your veterinarian.

AngelBluz_40 read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2007 | 8:18 PM

Why Do Dogs Eat Feces?
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff


Some dogs, especially those in kennel situations, may eat feces because they are anxious or stressed. One researcher suggests that dogs who have been punished by their owners for defecating inappropriately start to think any defecation is wrong, so they try to eliminate the evidence.
Another theory is that coprophagy (stool eating) is a trait passed down through the ages. Dogs' cousins, wolves and coyotes, may often eat feces if food is in short supply. Feces from herbivores (plant eaters) contain many vital B vitamins. Some researchers suggest that wolves (and some dogs) may eat feces to replenish their vitamin supply.

Dogs who eat their feces usually do not have a dietary deficiency. Some medical problems, however, can contribute to coprophagy including severe disorders of the pancreas (pancreatic insufficiency) or intestine, severe malnutrition from massive parasitic infestations, or starvation. These cases are rare.

In some instances, coprophagy may be a behavior learned from watching other animals. It may also become a habit in the course of play and puppies having to try out the taste of everything.

klh1886 read my blog view my photos
Jul 13, 2007 | 6:08 AM

Unfortunately that is quite common if you have more than one dog. Even though it is quite disgusting it is not harmful to the dog. Look at the bright side. Less clean up in the yard!

gyro_jumper read my blog view my photos
Jul 13, 2007 | 8:00 AM

My little dog is addicted to goat poo! I yell at him when I see him chowing down, but so far he hasn't gotten sick.

gamer173 read my blog view my photos
Jul 13, 2007 | 9:07 AM

Take an empty can and put some pennies in it and tape it shut. When ever the puppy does a habit you want to break rattle the can(the puppy will not like the sound) This might help break that habit as I have trained all my shepards that way.

victim_of_society read my blog
Jul 13, 2007 | 11:31 AM

Thanx for the help =) Hye gamer what do your shepards look like? Mines all black with wihtie on back of legs plus someone in my family breeds em? got ne more tips on how to raise her?

gamer173 read my blog view my photos
Jul 13, 2007 | 12:16 PM

I will add a picture of her so you can see her. Her mother was a white shepard and father had alot of red in his coat so she is a neat color. My male was a belguim but he was head strong, the female I have now is the easiest dog ever to train. I trained her to do her business on one spot in my yard back in the rocks in two weeks. Best advice I can give you is to be stern and the pack leader because untrained shepards can be dangerous. I also would socialize her every free second you can both with kids and other dogs both while she is a puppy and as an adult dog.

victim_of_society read my blog
Jul 13, 2007 | 2:06 PM

thanx for help gamer your shepards sound pretty ill look at the pics soon as i get chance =) i dont have ne pics of my shepard on comp cause i have no way to get them on lol =)
-peace-

JACKIE1981 read my blog
Jul 14, 2007 | 5:38 PM

I was gonna give the same advice angel did. At petsmart there is a product called apple something(i cant think of the full name), anyways its in a green and yellow container. I would spray that on there. Its not all that expensive and once the dog gets the gist, he/she will leave it alone permanently. I have a beagle who was horrible to house train and I used that to train her not to eat my shoes, the rugs, the couch, all kinds of stuff. Also, like gamer said, another idea for reinforcement is newspaper. Dogs hate the sound of it. Just swat the dog when you see them doing it. It is a great alternative. I have rolled up newspapers everywhere just in case of a problem. I hope this helps!

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