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How can I stop my puppy from eating her poop using natural methods?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 9 days old | 4 lbs

I am trying to go the natural route with muffin. She eats her poop. I have tried putting pumpkin in her foid, pineapple and now using zucchini. I try to catch her poop, but when I seat after her, she breaks apart and runs with a piece. Anything else I could use that does not have out of the ordinary ingredients in it. Thank you very much.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Muffin. You can try applying a powder for dogs known as Forbid to her food. Another option is sprinkling a small amount of meat tenderizer on her food. Most puppies outgrow this habit given some time and limiting her access to feces by cleaning the yard frequently. Good luck!

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