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what can i do to stop my dog from eating his own poop? is there any pill i can give him to avoid him eating it? and lastly should i be concerned about this?
Hi there. Many dogs do eat poop, including their own - we humans find it to be a gross habit, but it isn't normally dangerous for the dog. The easiest way to prevent this is to simply pick up the poop after he has a bowel movement, before Pluto has a chance to eat it. There are commercial products such as For-Bid, which are oral supplements you can give your pup to try and discourage them from eating their poop, but I have never found any of them to be very effective.
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How do I keep Ruger from pooping inside? I take him out every 3 hours, and 9 times out of 10 he'll go pee, And then I'll take him for a walk around the property, and he won't poop, but I take him inside and he'll walk around for maybe 15 minutes and
Designate an area outside for Ruger to use for elimination. Take him there when he needs to go and wait. No walking, but you can circle the area. Once Ruger begins to go, immediately use a cue such as "Do your business" or "Go potty". When he is done, offer praise and a small reward. If he urinates first, stand and wait until he defecates. Don't forget to say the phrase when he does this also. He can go on a short walk after he does both. You can use a spray attractant to keep him interested in the one area. Be firm, patient and consistent. When he is inside, do not leave him unsupervised as long as he is still soiling the house. Place him in a crate or on a leash attached to your hip so you can watch for cues that he needs to go out. Use an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle to thoroughly clean any soiled areas.
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My miniature Dachshund is 5 years old. He has been potty trained but starting January he has been going in the house and going to the bathroom a excess amount of times. He poops 4-5 times a day. Any idea what may be causing this?
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kernel. Is he having diarrhea? If so, he may be experiencing urgency and having accidents in the house. If the stool is formed, 4-5 times per day is still more than normal. He may have a digestive problem or the food may not be a agreeing with him. If he is having frequent urinary accidents, he may have a metabolic problem causing him to drink more and subsequently urinate more. Your first step should be to see a veterinarian to rule out a medical condition causing his house soiling. If he is healthy, then you can focus on behavioral modifications. I hope this information helps!
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okay. im dog sitting and the dog is aggressive when anyone goes near his butt and he has a lump of poop stuck to his fur
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! You have a few options here. You could get a muzzle to avoid getting bit. You could consider bathing him which will make the lump of feces more manageable when is wet. Also, you could consider using an e-collar so that it is difficult for him to get around you to potentially bite. Good luck!
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My dog usually does good pooping outside, but recently has been pooping in and out of the house. The last time that happened, she had inner parasites. We took a poop sample to the vet for testing, and it came out negitive. She also goes to a daycare
It's possible she is getting mixed signals from daycare but it's impossible to say for sure. I recommend crating her when you are not directly watching her and at night. This may help to remind her about her housebreaking. You may also want to walk her more often and keep her feeding on a schedule. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
