J Lawrence Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I will keep you posted if Stella's coprophagia improves or stops. I hope so. I usually clean up very quickly after them so she doesn't get the chance nor will I know if she is still does it. Thank you BC Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Well Stella's Coprophagia is still very much alive & well unfortunately. She has been on Sunday Pets for a month now & was hoping for some improvement but no. I did a little test today & left the yard pick up an extra 5 mins & went indoors to spy through the window & she was like lightening. Straight over to it. Other wise she is looking picture of health, so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Kelpies Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I don't think Coprophagia has anything to do with reactivity, quality of food, vitamins or anything else. I have one poo eater who has been fed premium dog food and meaty bones all her life. She is twelve now and is perfectly healthy and has never had problems with other dogs or people. Until the last couple of years she had the shiniest coat of any of my dogs. She just likes the taste of poo. I don't think there's anything you can do about it - just avoid kisses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) deleted - no more free promotion from me Edited August 22, 2014 by Yonjuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Service dog organisation folk have told me they think coprophagia is passed on from the Dam to the pups - whether it's genetic or learned is anyone's guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) I wouldnt be surprised if it was genetically linked. The Vet/Behaviorst that I have treating Stella said that reactive dogs are more likely to be coprophagic There are a high percentage of reactive dogs that are apparently. He is of the opinion it is not diet related either. This is my first dog to do this & she is my first reactive, noise phobic, epilepsy effected girl. Have to agree with avoiding kisses. Edited June 30, 2014 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I wonder if coprophagia happens much in dogs fed prey model raw - my theory being that most of the nutrients are extracted before passing? My assumptions don't take into account psychological reasons which probably also play a part. I am grateful I have never experienced it so this post is probably not very useful :) I can tell you from experience, which is only my experience, Gus is a rampant shite eater, always has been, lots of FC's like to sample their own wares, I hear. The only thing that stopped it was going totally raw. We haven't had an incident in ages, boy do I almost miss not shoveling... NB cat turds are still like truffles to him. Bummer. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah Mosley has always been a poo fiend. His own usually, with the odd cat crunchie thrown in. Happens more with dry food, no issues when he's on raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah Mosley has always been a poo fiend. His own usually, with the odd cat crunchie thrown in. Happens more with dry food, no issues when he's on raw. Hahaha, curse those irresistible cat nuggets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Cat poo is higher in protein. Yum! Apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Glad we don't have a cat then. Stella would be in poo heaven :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 My dogs don't eat dog poo but love other poo :laugh: Cat poo was very popular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Has anyone else had their dogs come across human poo at the park Still dry retching at the mere thought of it Other poo doesn't bother me as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Whaaaaaat?! How? Why? I don't wanna know! Wtf? Hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 We had a dog come into the shelter that had gotten into some human poo Not nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sometimes they get into dirty nappies doggy heaven lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 This thread has gone to sh1t :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 :laugh: its all about the fecal eating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 :laugh: its all about the fecal eating! :D I honestly do find the topic fascinating and nice to have some light humour on a DoL topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Yep !!! Stella was very happy with herself the day she came across human excrement in the bush on our daily walk. After having a quick meal she decided to roll in it. Then she ran back out of the bush to me, black, BROWN & white. YUK !!!!! Errrrrr. I dry retched as I was washing all the 'brown' off. Edited July 1, 2014 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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