Caught your dog eating poop? Relaxxx!
Coprophagia is not abnormal behavior and is commonly seen with dogs in certain situations. Fortunately, there are many ways you can manage coprophagia. It’s all about time management, consistency, and a little sprinkle of For-Bid™! After consulting with your veterinarian and getting the go-ahead, you’ll see that with patience, consistency, and For-Bid™, coprophagia can be easily discouraged.
We have created a short list to follow when trying to stop coprophagia that will help you tackle this nasty issue and get back to those sweet kisses from your furry friend in no time!
- Take your dog to the veterinarian for a full check-up.
- Change your dog’s diet to high-quality dog food that’s easily digestible.
- Feed small portions of high-fiber dog food - 10% fiber, throughout the day.
- Add For-Bid™ to your dog’s diet.
- Feed more dry food than wet food.
- Don’t allow your dog near their own feces or those of other dogs.
- Remove all stools immediately, most especially right after your dog has had a bowel movement.
- Use a muzzle when taking your dog out for a walk, so that they’re unable to eat their own poop or those of another dog or animal.
- Increase exercise time, and allow your dog to exercise off-leash at the dog park with their muzzle on.
- Keep your dog mentally stimulated.
- Make sure that your dog’s environment is one that is enriching at all times by providing him with interactive dog activities, adequate exercise, new forms of exercise, positive training, and canine reiki to relieve stress.
The key thing to remember is to stay calm and be patient. Every dog is different and will require different behavioral changes and For-Bid™ dosages. There are many factors to coprophagia. So, get to the bottom of your specific issue and be consistent with your plan of action. You’ll see a change in no time!
