<\/span><\/h2>\nAfter asking ourselves \u201cwhy do they do it\u201d, the most common question in a case of canine coprophagia is, without a doubt, what to do to stop dogs from eating poop. Once the cause has been determined, the owner can try different strategies to correct the problem.<\/p>\n
In general, these are the most effective steps to stop a dog from eating poop:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/span>1. Prevent access<\/span><\/h3>\nA dog cannot eat feces if it does not have it. Prompt disposal is key to preventing your dog from ingesting his own waste or that of other household pets. If you have a cat, be sure to restrict the dog’s access to the litter box and remove its droppings at least 2 times a day. Remove any debris from your yard or garden.<\/p>\n
<\/span>2. Timely training<\/span><\/h3>\nSince behavior problems are sometimes a major component of coprophagia, modifying the dog’s behavior is essential to breaking the bad habit. He needs to be taught that eating feces is unacceptable behavior. This is where training and positive reinforcement come in.<\/p>\n
Some recommendations to keep in mind are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Redirect their attention, practicing commands like “leave it.”<\/li>\n
- Ask him to sit until you have had a chance to remove the stool.<\/li>\n
- Keep the dog on a leash in case he eats poop while outside.<\/li>\n
- Reward appropriate behavior with praise and treats. Once your dog shows interest in the stool, quickly offer him a treat to draw attention away from him and talk to him in an encouraging way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>3. Enough exercise and entertainment<\/span><\/h3>\nKeeping the dog busy always helps prevent behavior problems, including coprophagia. Dogs who are bored, stressed, anxious, or craving attention can find comfort in this habit, which is why it’s so important to provide plenty of daily exercises and playtime.<\/p>\n
<\/span>4. Proper nutrition<\/span><\/h3>\nIf the dog is looking for alternative sources of nutrition, it is possible that some nutrients are missing from the diet. Take a look at the list of ingredients in your food; is it full of fillers and grains? Perhaps switching to a healthier type of dog food will prevent him from continuing to eat feces.<\/p>\n
Your vet can help you design a high-quality, balanced diet to meet all of his nutritional needs, as well as diagnose and treat any other underlying issues that are contributing to this behavior.<\/p>\n
Additional supplementation with probiotics and digestive enzymes are often recommended to improve nutrient absorption and assimilation in deficient dogs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
<\/span>5. Deterrent dietary supplements<\/span><\/h3>\nAnother home method to prevent your dog from ingesting poop is to make it unattractive. For this, there are certain natural supplements, whose ingredients have the power to reduce the smell of feces and create a more unpleasant bitter taste, as well as to favor the digestion and absorption of real foods.<\/p>\n
Many coprophagia deterrent supplements contain monosodium glutamate, chamomile, pepper derivatives, cassava, garlic, and parsley.<\/p>\n
Note<\/strong>. Getting a dog to stop eating feces may require a combination of all of these tips. The time needed to fix the problem will vary depending on the individual dog and the severity of the cause that is affecting it. The progressive reduction in the ingestion of excrement is a sign that you are on the right track. It is always advisable to consult the veterinarian about the best way to treat coprophagia in dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Of all the strange habits that our dogs have, for example drinking from the toilet, wallowing in mud, or rummaging through garbage, none are as disconcerting as ingesting poop. The habit of eating feces, scientifically called coprophagia, is quite common in dogs and can be due to different causes. Why do dogs eat poop? At […]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/783"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=783"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":785,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/783\/revisions\/785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sweetdoggo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}