Lily Rose

just google that and yes heaps of info........thanks for that...will let you know how things go...

really? you dont think it would upset their little bellies? they are 10 weeks old this week..pugs

Hi Erny, Just a quick update the pups poos have improved and at least they are a sausage shape rather than mash!! So that is a good sign. They seem more content and are putting on weight which is good. They still however insist on eating it almost as soon as they finish. I either remove the poo or remove the pups from the area until I've cleaned it. I hope they grow out of it, otherwise I will have to look further into what I can do to discourage this behavour. Now I know the official word/term for it I have been researching it a little more. Thanks for your posts on this topic. I'll let you know how thiings go. Leanne

Hi Erny, Thanks for your reply. The puppies are both happy, cheeky little pups. They are very playful and affectionate. Toilet Training : When did the copraphagia begin? - This began about 2 days after using drontal liquid for puppies. Were they scolded/punished for inappropriate elimination during their house-training? -Not at all, it's just a firm NO then placed on the newspaper near the back door or taken outside to finish off. Exercise - especially 'mental'. Are your pups bored? - Not bored at all, they are very spoilt many toys etc and kids to play with as well as 3 moggies to keep them busy. Also when they are out for toilet I encourage them to move around the back yard as much as possible, I'll throw a ball or even run with them to tire them out! Given their digestive history, I'd be inclined to first consider that they may be attempting to self suppliment for something that is either missing in their diet, or that they are not absorbing from it. Chicken/rice might be ok to 'rest' the digestive system after an upset, but I should think that 3 or 4 days of it is more than what they should need to recover from it (unless something else is wrong and is therefore persisting) and in itself would not be providing a balanced diet for them. - I am thinking it might be something else now as one has been totally ok but the other is stll experiencing the runs. Do you have any other idea what could be wrong? I'd also be inclined to re-think what you are doing over-night in the toileting regime. Not sure what you mean by "not being able to control what is happening over-night". What is your toilet-training regime? IE What do you do and how often do you do it? - OK, I have newspaper laid down for inside toilet such as during the night, but we take them outside for toilet at least every hour or two, depending if they are sleeping. When I said not being able to control during the night I meant that I am not their to remove the poo before it can be eaten. I look forward to your reply. Leanne

Hi All, My two 9 week old pugs are starting to eat their poos? It's all happened within the last week! After worming at 8 weeks, they both ended up with the runs....this went on for too long so I took them to the local vet. Anyway, I am happy to say the last 2 days they have been more solid. Only thing is one more so than the other is eating hers and his poo as soon as she does it. I have been cleaning up after them as soon as they poop, but during the night I cant not control what happens. I am still toilet training them and often take them outside for toilet as well. They have even atempted to eat it outside. I have had them on a chicken and rice diet for 3/4 days now to help with the upset tummy. Does anyone have any idea why they would be doing this? I dont beleive it's a hunger thing as I have seen it happen straight after feeding. They did not do this before the chicken and rice???? I started to mix dry food in the chicken and rice today. Still no difference??? Is this common? Any advice or thoughts would be welcomed. Thanks Leanne ;)

Sorry to hear of your loss....Ellie looked so beautiful with those big green eyes...........she actually looks like our Bengal boy we have.....was Ellie a bengal?

They are all wonderful shots.....will have to work on mine....only had the puppies now for a week. Thanks for sharing and I hope others do too.

Hi Lynai, Thanks for sharing Wowsas story. So did Wowsa end up getting that brand new camera for his 1st birthday?...lol

Hi Aussiedogs, Do you have an update on your puppy? I hope he is ok.

Came across this pic while looking for the dog pics.....It's of our Bengal boy and our beautiful daughter. Bengals just love water. Will keep on looking for the puppy pics.