Help! My German Shepherd puppy started eating his poop. What to do?

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How to make my GSD 4 and half month old puppy stop eating his poop he started that habit couple days ago. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 11 days old | 75 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is called coprophagia. Here is a link to an article about this issue. Often times puppies will outgrow this behavior. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dog-behavior-problems-coprophagia ) It is best to immediately pick up the poop as soon as he goes so he doesn't have the chance to eat it. You can also put this powder on his food that is supposed to make the poop "taste bad" so he won't want to eat it. https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=595 Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Help! My German Shepherd puppy started eating his poop. What to do?

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