My dogs constantly eat their own poop. How can I make them stop?

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Hi, For years now, my chihuahuas have been doing something we can’t seem to stop. All 4 of my chihuahuas eat their own feces. Some aren’t as bad as the others, though. From what we see, Ginger, is the worst. But so is my other Chihuahua Bear. We don’t know how to stop it and if it’s possibly health related or just behavioral issues. Is there any way we can stop this from happening? It’s terrible, because they will even bring it in their beds. We walk them more often now, but it happens still. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

You can use the product Forbid in their food. First pick up all of the poop. Then put the Forbid in their food and let them poop in the yard and let them eat the poop. It makes the poop taste terrible and usually will stop them from doing this. You can purchase it at PetCo. Also cleaning up immediately when they go will reduce the availability of poop. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your dogs.

My dogs constantly eat their own poop. How can I make them stop?

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