martini 2 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 my son just brought a bedlington greyhound pup ,8 weeks old now in the kitchen until its jab up,but iv seen it eat its own shit ,whats that all about,wormed and regular fed ,anyone any ideas Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 my son just brought a bedlington greyhound pup ,8 weeks old now in the kitchen until its jab up,but iv seen it eat its own shit ,whats that all about,wormed and regular fed ,anyone any ideas Best to clean the dog shit up straight away 2 Quote Link to post
Guest born to run1083 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Put pineapple in there food, once digested it gives off a smell to them that's not appealing Quote Link to post
martini 2 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 my son just brought a bedlington greyhound pup ,8 weeks old now in the kitchen until its jab up,but iv seen it eat its own shit ,whats that all about,wormed and regular fed ,anyone any ideas Best to clean the dog shit up straight away so l sit and watch it 24/7 theres always one Quote Link to post
brendy mc l 694 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 saves u lifting it lol 1 Quote Link to post
lifelong cumbrian 1,795 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 my son just brought a bedlington greyhound pup ,8 weeks old now in the kitchen until its jab up,but iv seen it eat its own shit ,whats that all about,wormed and regular fed ,anyone any ideas Best to clean the dog shit up straight away so l sit and watch it 24/7 theres always one My last pup did it when i got it, changed its food and it was ok. Does not do it now. Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) my son just brought a bedlington greyhound pup ,8 weeks old now in the kitchen until its jab up,but iv seen it eat its own shit ,whats that all about,wormed and regular fed ,anyone any ideas Best to clean the dog shit up straight away so l sit and watch it 24/7 theres always one Put the pup in a dog cage after its finished playing, don't tell me your not letting out to empty its self on the back garden . Edited February 22, 2012 by sowhat Quote Link to post
willrockyted 4 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 change its food mate Quote Link to post
LIKKIY LIKKIY LA LA 9 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 must be hungry. Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Shouldn't be shitting all the time. How often is it being fed and does it have access to food at other times? I think the answer is routine - chuck it out first thing when you get up and when the pup wakes do the same. Clear up any shit and piss as soon as possible, using good cleaning solutions, removing any scent of the fouling which should help discourage repeating. Don't scold the pup, but grumble like you aren't very happy about it (probably do that anyway lol!) and it will get the message. Pups eat shit as a matter of course - part curiousity, part boredom. Its just a thing they do until they learn better and it won't really do it any harm. all the best and try not to get too concerned. all the best Duncan. Quote Link to post
LIKKIY LIKKIY LA LA 9 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 good advce the Duncan. Some say itsa lack of nutrients. routine and dont give it the chance to eat it. bet it doesnt eat other dogs shit. Quote Link to post
george87 2 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Probably diet mate, mine used to eat cat sh*t out of litter tray, changed to a better quality food and she stopped doing it, atb Quote Link to post
martini 2 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Probably diet mate, mine used to eat cat sh*t out of litter tray, changed to a better quality food and she stopped doing it, atb its on chiken mince and bakers puppy buiscuilt 3 little portions a day Quote Link to post
Blainy88 25 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I've heard its down to them wanting to digest the nutrients again. Not sure if theres any truth in it though. Duncan's advice should work, but all in all I wouldnt worry about it too much, it wont harm the pup, its just not pleasant for you. Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Shouldn't be shitting all the time. How often is it being fed and does it have access to food at other times? I think the answer is routine - chuck it out first thing when you get up and when the pup wakes do the same. Clear up any shit and piss as soon as possible, using good cleaning solutions, removing any scent of the fouling which should help discourage repeating. Don't scold the pup, but grumble like you aren't very happy about it (probably do that anyway lol!) and it will get the message. Pups eat shit as a matter of course - part curiousity, part boredom. Its just a thing they do until they learn better and it won't really do it any harm. all the best and try not to get too concerned. all the best Duncan. Sorry but I don't agree with this bit, once a pup gets into this habit, it's a hard one to break. I agree with everything else though Edited February 22, 2012 by sowhat Quote Link to post
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