my dog is gross~please help!

starlight_20606 · 06-12-2008, 09:02 AM

My doberman eats his poo..

..and has done for a well now..trust me he not hungry..nor sick...he is 100% housebroken...but everytime he is let out in the fence to do business..as soon as he is done..he will eat if i am not there to stop him...any input would be great..I love my dog..but this is just insane!!

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 09:03 AM

get a blood test done on him.

*LusbyMom* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by starlight_20606

My doberman eats his poo..

..and has done for a well now..trust me he not hungry..nor sick...he is 100% housebroken...but everytime he is let out in the fence to do business..as soon as he is done..he will eat if i am not there to stop him...any input would be great..I love my dog..but this is just insane!!

I was at a friends a couple weeks ago and his dog went... and then turned around and ate it i was

My dogs have NEVER done that but I was told that many of them do do it. NASTY

forever jewel · 06-12-2008, 09:04 AM

What do you feed your dog? Often, dogs will eat their feces if they are malnutritioned.

RareBreed · 06-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Some dogs just do that. There is something that your vet can prescribe that makes his poo taste bad if it bothers you that much.

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Whatever the cause of the behaviour it is often developed into a worse problem by the owner's response. For example their understandable dislike of their dog’s habit may cause them to rush out into their garden with spade in hand to clear up before their dog can eat what it has passed. From the dog's point of view this may look like competition and some become so determined to beat their owners to it they will eat what they have done as soon as they have done it.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 09:06 AM

It's actually fairly common and normal.

*wmburdette* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 01:01 PM

Sounds like he has been exposed to far too much main stream media...
All he wants to do is to do his part to save the planet by recycling.

*Inkpen* ^(Premo) · 06-12-2008, 01:09 PM

Get a tube of YUCK form PetCo....add to his food, will make his feces taste nasty....habit will stop.
But also there is a chance of another problem with your dog...call your vet.

Poop has a lot of left over protein in it....perhaps you are not feeding your dog enough......

KMPaddy2255 · 06-12-2008, 01:11 PM

My dog was doing the same thing, and the Vet recommended mixing pineapples up in the food. For some reason they hate the smell, and will not
eat their poop! Hope this helps you!

06-12-2008, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
starlight_20606 Registered User Member Since: Dec 2007 Posts: 60	my dog is gross~please help! My doberman eats his poo....and has done for a well now..trust me he not hungry..nor sick...he is 100% housebroken...but everytime he is let out in the fence to do business..as soon as he is done..he will eat if i am not there to stop him...any input would be great..I love my dog..but this is just insane!!
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06-12-2008, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
bcp ^(Premo) me*Pan Lady Member Since: Dec 2005 Location: Davidsonville Posts: 14,341	get a blood test done on him. __________________ Question of the day,, or till someone reminds me what do you call the village idiot when all the village people are idiots? avatar compliments of Dye Tye, whom was thinking of me while everyone else had forgotten. Dont you think it should be a smiliey? write and tell your admin today
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RareBreed Merry Wootmas! Member Since: Mar 2008 Location: Hitch-hiking to Heaven Posts: 1,445	Some dogs just do that. There is something that your vet can prescribe that makes his poo taste bad if it bothers you that much. __________________ ~Dear God, please don't let me post anything stupid today and if I do, please don't let anyone "reply wth quote"!~
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06-12-2008, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
bcp ^(Premo) me*Pan Lady Member Since: Dec 2005 Location: Davidsonville Posts: 14,341	Whatever the cause of the behaviour it is often developed into a worse problem by the owner's response. For example their understandable dislike of their dog’s habit may cause them to rush out into their garden with spade in hand to clear up before their dog can eat what it has passed. From the dog's point of view this may look like competition and some become so determined to beat their owners to it they will eat what they have done as soon as they have done it. __________________ Question of the day,, or till someone reminds me what do you call the village idiot when all the village people are idiots? avatar compliments of Dye Tye, whom was thinking of me while everyone else had forgotten. Dont you think it should be a smiliey? write and tell your admin today
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06-12-2008, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 34,583	It's actually fairly common and normal. __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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06-12-2008, 01:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
wmburdette ^(Premo) 9/11 - Never Forget! Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 290	Sounds like he has been exposed to far too much main stream media... All he wants to do is to do his part to save the planet by recycling. __________________ 12/7 and 9/11. Two dates that will live in infamy! Never forget either. "Our task of creating a socialist America can only succeed when those who would resist us have been totally disarmed." -Sara Brady, Chairman, Handgun Control International "This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilised nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!" -Adolph Hitler, 1935
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06-12-2008, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Inkpen ^(Premo) ..here for the wildlife.. Member Since: Feb 2007 Location: Calvert Posts: 2,825	Get a tube of YUCK form PetCo....add to his food, will make his feces taste nasty....habit will stop. But also there is a chance of another problem with your dog...call your vet. Poop has a lot of left over protein in it....perhaps you are not feeding your dog enough......
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06-12-2008, 01:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
KMPaddy2255 Registered User Member Since: May 2008 Location: CC baby Posts: 214	My dog was doing the same thing, and the Vet recommended mixing pineapples up in the food. For some reason they hate the smell, and will not eat their poop! Hope this helps you!
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