How do you stop puppies from eating poop?

Answer 1

Coprophagia is the act of eating feces (poop). Dogs may eat their own poop, the poop of other dogs, or the poop of other animals, such as poop in a litter box. They may do it because they were raised in dirty conditions, such as a puppy mill, because they were removed from their mother too soon, because they are missing nutrients or ill, or simply because they like to.

First rule out a medical cause. If your dog is not receiving proper nutrition he can start eating poop to try to meet any deficiency. A disease called Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) can cause a dog to not metabolize his food properly, even if you feed a high quality diet. If your dog is a German Shepherd and the poop he makes is of an unusual texture, color, or is diarhea,and if he has difficulty keeping weight on, suspect EPI and get a vet evaluation. There may be other diseases that cause a dog to eat poop, so regardless of whether you suspect EPI, discuss this problem with your vet to rule out a medical cause.

If it is a bad habit, with no medical cause, you must start first with prevention. There are food additives you can put in the food of the dog whose poop is being eaten. It does not work by feeding it to the dog that eats the poop unless he only eats his own poop. So if you have multiple dogs, you will probably have to treat all of them. One such product is "Forbid," which is available at most pet stores. Your vet may have other products to recommend.

When you take your dog out to toilet, watch closely. If he goes for his poop, so "No!" sharply (or "leave it"). Hold the leash so that he can't quite reach the poop no matter how he tries. When he stops trying, praise and reward, then immediately scoop the poop up. This is a tough issue to fix, so be determined. It may take a few months, but it can be done.

Answer 2

you can prevent your dog from eating its poop by making it eat more slowly and feeding it pineapple. When pinapple is digested and comes out the other end, it tastes terribly for the dog, so it will learn quickly.

Answer 3

There are OTC items you can purchase from the pet store. These items make the feces less palatable. You can also add pineapple to your pet's diet. Now, I have never used that method. I have 50 dogs. I'd have to own half of Hawaii. I have asked my vet. She said if I don't have the money to buy OTC products, make sure you pick up soon after the dog(s) go potty. I run a home based, cage free, kennel. I use the "poop-and-pick" method, in and outside of the house. Some dogs just do it though. It's nasty for us, and a some what normal for them. Talk to your veterinarian if this is still a problem for you.

Answer 4

just let him eat it PS my friend said that not me

Walk him daily so you are with him when he poops. After he poops pull him away from it by the leash then pick it up and dispose of it.

just feed him pineaplle it is healthy for them and it will make his poop taste bad.

Answer 5

If You See A Poo Lying About Put some Pepper Over the top of it or if you catch them eating it take a bottle filled with stones and throw it towards them but so it hits the ground next to them rather than them and a firm NO... Hope This Helps

Answer 6

You don't let it eat that. There are things to spray on it to make it taste bitter, or you spray the dog with water as it starts. You can also clean the area promptly after it relieves itself.

Answer 7

No, some dogs eat their poop to get nutri. i know it soulds weird but its also how ducks eat the baby shells.

Answer 8

it in a bag and then put it in the garbage so the dog doesn’t have a chance to eat it