smokinbarrels Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi Folks, My little 4 month old cocker is fantastic and we love him to bits, but he won't stop eating poo? You name it and he loves it, cat, rabbit, sheep, cow and god know's what else! Does anybody have any ideas how we can stop this?......its driving us crackers!! Thanks Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 You could try feeding him...he's obviously bloody hungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 take him to the vets.......it sounds like he could be severely lacking something in his diet.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 He gets fed twice a day with solid pedegree puppy food. We don't feed him any meat, could this be the problem? Regards Q :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdunc Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Your dog's sounds like it may be a slightly more extreme case but it is fairly common for cockers to enjoy some eating out. Our's was partial to a few varieties from time to time, particularly horse's, so i'd just watch for any whilst on the walk and make a point of intervening as soon as she noted interest in it by firmly saying 'No', and 'Leave It!'. A non response was met with a correction and she picked up the jist of it pretty quickly. Sounds like he's ready to learn these commands ASAP Dunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisburykeeper Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 this is usually down to a vitamin deficiency in the diet, most puppies will grow out of it in time and some are just dirty **** and will keep doing it, try getting the puppy some cows hoofs from the petshop it will definatly help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 My springer is nearly 8 and still bloomin does it no matter what i do to her..... i think she likes the taste.... :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Coprophagia is the term used when dogs that eat their own feces. The reason for coprophagia is not completely known, however, it is a relatively common problem. Puppies seem to have a higher incidence of coprophagia. While it is not a high risk behavior, it’s riskier for those dogs that eat other animal’s waste as disease can be spread this way. Most owners want to stop this behavior for reasons of health and simply because it is disgusting. Although some dogs are difficult to break of coprophagia, there are some things that can be done to stop it. One common solution is to use a product such as Deter that is fed to a dog to make their feces taste bad making this habit less desirable. A similar method is to use a taste deterrent such as hot sauce directly on the waste to repel the dog. Training is an alternative method. Either quick pick up, or keeping a dog restrained away from its waste can be an effective way to break this habit. Once this coprophagia is stopped for a period of time it appears that a dog is less likely to be interested in the future. Using more than one method can be helpful for pets that are hard to break of this habit. Fortunately, puppies often outgrow coprophagia particularly if aided by training and/or deterrents. there you go dougy not that clever really, :unsure: just wise enough to look for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I knew a couple of Alastains which ate each others **** regularly (mother and son). Our dog was ok, but was partial to sheep poo when out on the fell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdunc Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Coprophagia is the term used when dogs that eat their own feces. The reason for coprophagia is not completely known, however, it is a relatively common problem. Puppies seem to have a higher incidence of coprophagia. While it is not a high risk behavior, it’s riskier for those dogs that eat other animal’s waste as disease can be spread this way. Most owners want to stop this behavior for reasons of health and simply because it is disgusting. Although some dogs are difficult to break of coprophagia, there are some things that can be done to stop it. One common solution is to use a product such as Deter that is fed to a dog to make their feces taste bad making this habit less desirable. A similar method is to use a taste deterrent such as hot sauce directly on the waste to repel the dog. Training is an alternative method. Either quick pick up, or keeping a dog restrained away from its waste can be an effective way to break this habit. Once this coprophagia is stopped for a period of time it appears that a dog is less likely to be interested in the future. Using more than one method can be helpful for pets that are hard to break of this habit. Fortunately, puppies often outgrow coprophagia particularly if aided by training and/or deterrents. there you go dougy not that clever really, :unsure: just wise enough to look for it I think his problem is more to do with eating other animals mess rather than his own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_young Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 just rememeber to keep him wormed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Feed him polo mints and put Colgate in with his evening food. It won't stop him eating poo but his breath will smell better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 My Springer did this and is still partial to the odd terd now and then. I spoke with our local vet who said it is a behaviorial problem and not a problem with diet or lacking vitamins. I tend to tell him no when he sniffs, or if he is off the lead i run towards him and shout NO this has solved some of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 could you bring it to my house on a monday and thursday and put it in the kennel and the garden? It will save me picking it up :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi, he doesn't eat his own poo or other dogs poo, just cow, horse sheep and his favourite rabbit! I've taken to drastic action, i've picked some rabbit poo up and placed it in the middle of the kitchen floor and every time he looks at it he gets a firm NO. Just been on a walk and he didn't eat a bit of poo I think i might have cured him? :unsure: Thanks for all your help Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 My 9month cocker is just the same, he is like a dyson in a field of sheep poo. If he eats cats or foxes poo , he is usually sick . He is better now than he was at 4months , but we have had him to the vet twice to empty his anal glands ( now there's a smell :unsure: ) because his stools were so loose . Your dog will become more selective when eating out , just make sure that when you see him doing it , give him a good loud NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think his problem is more to do with eating other animals mess rather than his own i understand that, but it is of course extremly simalar, i cant remember what the other is called i think it may begin with "P" not 100% . its been a while since i'd talked about the problem :unsure: it is curable though i,m sure just dont forget when they give you a kiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 my boy has a tendancy of picking up a bit every now and again............a quick shout and he pulls away...... Although it isnt like he has got a taste for water sports and glass bottom boating if you know what I mean............ think all dogs tend to do it..........he quite likes horse pooh................. Ahh well.........they often say that dogs tend to be like their owners..................anything you need to tell us smokey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogey Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 my boy has a tendancy of picking up a bit every now and again............a quick shout and he pulls away...... Although it isnt like he has got a taste for water sports and glass bottom boating if you know what I mean............ think all dogs tend to do it..........he quite likes horse pooh................. Ahh well.........they often say that dogs tend to be like their owners..................anything you need to tell us smokey... Apparently the mother does this when she has pups to keep the litter clean and the pups learn from the bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Put it on a BARF diet rather than ****, pun intended, out of a tin or sack food. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1964 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 my male 6 month old springer does it . i think he likes the taste of sheep poo.. my 18 month springer did it when she was a pup . they grow out of it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 My cocker ate something ( I think cat ****) at the weekend , and after 3 days of being sick i had to take him to the vet. He has had an injection to stop him being sick , and some pills to cure his stomach . he is well on the mend now ,and the bill £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBF Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 look on the bright side.... you can save on the food bills!.. im no help at all huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 look on the bright side.... you can save on the food bills!.. im no help at all huh? ill jump in fbf's boat n say tht itll get plenty of iron lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 If you feed them pineapple chunks this stop them eating thier own pooh. My lurcher mate just told me this one. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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