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oakville
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posted January 22, 2004 12:57 AM

Hi what does it mean when a dog likes to eat there own **** [Confused]

not when it is hot but after it has frozen she likes to suck on it [Eek!]

. Is this normal PLEASE HELP [Roll Eyes]

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ms533
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posted January 22, 2004 05:42 AM

I've always heard that they are missing something in their diet. What kind of food are you feeding your dog?? And there are piis and/or drops you can put in their food that is suppose to deter them from eating their own poo.

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oakville
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posted January 22, 2004 06:50 AM

I have two dogs only one eats their ****

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GretaJack
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posted January 22, 2004 02:17 PM

There are products out there called Deter or Forbid that you can put in the dogs food and it should make them stop eating it. It worked for one of my pups. Also, it can be their diet as was stated.

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301pitbullpimp
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posted January 22, 2004 09:54 PM

yeah that can be a problem, not only eating the feces, but also drinking their urine, i would always knock it out of their mouth, just the thought..YUCK!!!

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K9angel77
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posted January 23, 2004 12:51 PM

It's called sarcophogy (close on the spelling, but probably not right on) and there are various reasons for this. Look it up and find what fits your dog.
I saw a lot of this with the wolves and it was instinctual for the moms. They did this in the wild to keep any clues hidden as to their pups being near. Sometimes it seems to carry over to "domestic" doggies. Just make sure you know what you're asking them to bring or you're reaching for when you see them chompin away! I found that out the hard way!! EEEEEWWWWWW [Eek!]

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Q: Can this dog bite?
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