unusual problem

[eddyjack]

why do some dogs eat thier own faeces i have just found my dog doing this any help would be appreciated thanks:eek:

[toppers]

I have the same problem with my 18 month old Mini wire haired daxie. I went to see the vet as somone told me it was due to vitamin deficiency. Load of rubbish. Basically some dogs just do it. I can only avoid it as I have tried endless methods to make her stop. I scoop as soon as they poop and I keep her on an extension lead at walk times so that I can keep track on what she is doing. I've tried countless training methods, some vets can give you something which makes poop taste nasty, but it doesn't help if you come in contact with poops whilst out on a walk! My advice- clean it up straight away and avoid it whilst out on walks.

[chrisjonesxx]

Out of 13, two of our dogs eat it (or try to), the other eleven don't. The same two are also attracted to horse droppings - presumably because there's more of it and its a different smell/taste (Urgghhh)

And all 13 get fed the same amount, the same stuff, at the same time. So it's nothing to do with diet deficiency.

So, it's a case of some dogs do and others don't, and all you can do is reduce or eliminate the opportunities.

[eddyjack]

my dog is 12years old and it is only lately that he has started doing it so i do not think it is just a habit could it be vitamins as he has always ate the same type of food but if it is vitamins what is he needing what types of vitamins thanks for any help:confused: