[sheltie]

How's that for an intro? I have two dogs, both bitches/spayed. One is a 5 yo Golden, the other is a 4 yo Sheltie. The Sheltie has Grand Mal seizures (for which she takes medication) and both receive regular and unscheduled vet visits. The Sheltie is the problem. She is 27 lbs, in otherwise excellent shape, and in every other way a normal, rambunctious Sheltie. However, she loves to eat my Golden's poop and the only way I've prevented it so far is to be there when they go outside and clean immediately. That doesn't work when it is dark outside - duh! I've given both two complete courses of Forbid which didn't slow her down. I've ordered another product which claims to be a stool eater preventer, but was wondering if anyone has had any success with anything else. I'm a former show breeder/raiser and shower so I understand my two breeds, but this is my first case in over 35 years with this problem. I'm not overly concerned about health problems from this as they are in a controlled environment, but my wife is overly pleased with being breathed upon by the Sheltie when she comes back in the house! I've changed their brand of food but that didn't make any difference so I went back to the kind I've been feeding for years as I had a history with it. They both have been tested ad nauseum to the point where my vet could add on another wing on her clinic with my money. Any suggestions?

[cigwyllt]

Have you tried feeding tinned pineapple - apparently that makes the poop less (?!) appetising. Also apparently if the dog eats dried food there is less excreted that is of interest.

[Lara's mom]

Hi and welcome! My new puppy has a taste for cat poop! I'm now using Forbid too - just got it yesterday. So far, it hasn't done a rats behind worth of good but, hopefully, in a few days Lance will lose his taste for cat turds!!!

[sheltie]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

Hi and welcome! My new puppy has a taste for cat poop! I'm now using Forbid too - just got it yesterday. So far, it hasn't done a rats behind worth of good but, hopefully, in a few days Lance will lose his taste for cat turds!!!

My Sheltie would consider them a delicacy! Forbid didn't work for me, I hope you have better luck.

[Lara's mom]

We're now on day two and so far, cat turds are still Lance's favourite snack!!!

[Grimace17]

While poop eating may seem like a funny subject, it can become a very serious problem. Many times, dogs are not getting the full spectrum of nutrition from their food which has been cooked at extremely high temperatures. The result of the high heat in the cooking process is that many of the nutrients, omega fatty acids and vitamins are scorched. Dogs that eat poop often do it because they are seeking vitamins and nutrients their food is not providing. Consider using a supplement to compliment to dog's existing diet. IN Diet Supplements for Dogs are a great one. There is also a lot of information about Parvovirus on this site under the Knowledge Center

[Lara's mom]

Parvo??? Yikes! I didn't know that. My cat never goes outside so, hopefully the chances of that are greatly reduced. The only turds Lance appears to favour are those formerly belonging to the cat.

Believe me, I find it anything but funny! I don't have the strongest of stomachs to begin with and this literally makes me wretch!

I also don't think it is a dietary problem. He gets as much Orijen puppy kibble as he wants and two home cooked meals per day. He's only 12 weeks old. I add a calcium supplement and omega 3-6-9- to all of my dogs meals. He was just at the Dr. a few days ago for some vaccines and his weight and growth are right on schedule for his breed (Shorty JRT). Frankly, I'm stumped. I even went out and bought a tin of crushed pineapple. He won't eat it.

I'm at my wits end. I've got lots of Forbid left so, I'll keep using that and hope for the best. Someone suggested a few drops of tabasco sauce on the cat turds...Somehow, I just can't see myself spicing up cat crap. If anyone on the forum has managed to solve this problem I'd be very grateful if you shared your solution.