[rhondamb]

Why is my puupy 4 months old eating dog poop? Just started 2 days now of it. That I know of. Would vitamins help him

[shazamataz]

I can say with 90% certainty it is a puppy thing and he will grow out of it.

My own pup went through a stage that last a few months where he would pick up his poo after doing it and start playing with it. All I did was quickly remove the poop and give him a 'ah-ah-NO!'.

There is no definitive reason as to 'why' but I can tell you that it is a very common problem and usually fixes itself over time.

[Lucky098]

Poop eating in a young puppy is very normal. Actually ( I just learned this ) poop eating in dogs is normal period. It's a behavior that we humans don't like.

To make her stop eating the poo, pick it up ASAP! You can also get a powder called FORBID that you sprinkle on the food. The powder makes the poo taste icky.

You can also try feeding meat tenderizer.. It has to be a specific brand, and that's called ADOLPHS. Something in the mixture makes the poo taste icky as well.

Good luck!

[ballengerb1]

Got advice so far but the best is to pick up the poop before the pup has a chance. I agree that most dogs will have displayed this behavior and most will grow out of it in time with proper training. I know Forbid is fine but uncertain about Adolphs meat tenderizer. Its made from Papaya and that is actually good for dogs but I don't know how they will taste it.