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How to stop my dog from eating poop? Does pineapple juice really work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 21 days old | 8 lbs

Best way to stop Oliver from eating his poo. I've heard pineapple juice and would like to know if that can work. If it can how much juice with how much dog food?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2017

Great question! This is a very common problem in dogs and puppies, and it's a gross problem! The best way to stop him from eating his poop is to pick it up as soon as he's pooped. Pineapple juice will not stop Oliver from eating his poop, and it will add unnecessary sugar to his diet, which is not healthy for him. You can also get a deterrent spray from the pet store to spray on his poop, which will stop him from eating it.

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