[Bionic]

My puppy, Archie, is now 13 weeks old.  At times he eats his faeces, which I understand is not uncommon, although I always try to move him away quickly to discourage him and I think its disgusting even if he doesn't.

This morning it was dark and I didn't see what what happening until he was halfway through his 'meal'. He then went back to his crate for a nap and was sick 30 mins later. I couldn't quite work out what was happening at first as it smelt like it had come from one end (I thought he had diarrhea) when in fact it had come from the other. It was then I realised what he was sicking up, all over his bed and feet.  Bedding is in the wash and Archie has had a wash and brush up.

Anyone had similar experiences?

Sally

[colliewoman]

 

try adding seaweed powder to his food, it has loads of goodies in it that pup may be lacking AND they dont like the taste if it when out the other end

puppies eh? also dont react when he does it, just move him away and pick it up as they will do it just to hear you squeal! you may have to keep him on a lead for toilet breaks till you have stopped the habit though.

[Bionic]

Colliewoman,
Great advice.  I will go to the shops today and get the seaweed powder. 
Funnily enough he is usually on the lead for toilet breaks but I just didn't want to stand out in the cold this morning so let him out on his own. I have learnt my lesson 

[kingnigel]

we found some of our younger dogs doing this, they were following the older dogs round and eating it warm, yuk.
we added pine apple to the diet, it seems they like it first time round but hate it the second time round, it worked for our lot to get them out of the habit.
kn

[doganjo]

Colliewoman,
Great advice.  I will go to the shops today and get the seaweed powder. 
Funnily enough he is usually on the lead for toilet breaks but I just didn't want to stand out in the cold this morning so let him out on his own. I have learnt my lesson 

Minadex (children's supplement) works too, as does pineapple added to their food

[Bionic]

I had limited choice today so only managed to get pineapple.  Lets see what he thinks of that when he has dinner this evening and more importantly when he poos afterwards.

IF not I will look out for the seaweed powder or minadex.

thanks everyone
Sally

[SallyintNorth]

You guys are a fund of knowledge!  I didn't know the seaweed nor the pineapple ones.

I had a bitch did this, we used to call her John. 

[kingnigel]

You guys are a fund of knowledge!  I didn't know the seaweed nor the pineapple ones.

I had a bitch did this, we used to call her John. 

 

[Sylvia]

My hounds had the same foul habit until I gave them carte blanche in the pigs boxes of fruit and veg. They wolf down bananas, tomatoes, carrots and figs at this time of year and peaches etc. in season. The poo eating stopped almost immeadiately. Though what could be in s***e that can also be found in fresh fruit and veg. is beyond me! ("What's for pudding, dear"  "Poo and custard, my love")

[Bionic]

Well, Archie had some pineapple last night although I wasn't sure how much to give him. I don't want him to get the runs so was careful with just a couple of small bits. At least he seemed to enjoy it which is good.  Time will tell if its working 
 

[SallyintNorth]

My hounds had the same foul habit until I gave them carte blanche in the pigs boxes of fruit and veg. They wolf down bananas, tomatoes, carrots and figs at this time of year and peaches etc. in season. The poo eating stopped almost immeadiately. Though what could be in s***e that can also be found in fresh fruit and veg. is beyond me! ("What's for pudding, dear"  "Poo and custard, my love")

I have come to the conclusion that carnivores need some pre-digestion of vegetable matter in order to make full use of it.  Ideally they would like this to be done by a ruminent or other herbivore - hence why they love to eat horse, sheep or cow poo.  <Eeeeeyewww>

Similarly, I think, some nutrients escape the first pass through a carnivore's system and can be gleaned from a  second run.  Most dogs will choose cat poo in preference to tinned cat food....  <again, Eeeeeyyyyyeeeewwww!>

[SallyintNorth]

Years ago I participated in an online discussion about what cat and dog foods our cats and dogs would buy for themselves.   It was so much fun I think I will start one here!

See http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=20037.msg187816#msg187816