How Do You Stop Puppies From Eating Feces?
Puppies are often caught eating fecal material and humans tend to think it is because they are hungry. This is false. The condition is called coprophagia and is normal in small pups. There are mineral and vitamin deficiencies that can cause the pup to eat the feces to try to gain the vitamins he needs. It is a rather disgusting habit the pup adopts and most will continue this behavior after the deficiency is fixed due to the habit. Breaking the habit as a puppy will ensure a fresh mouthed pup and a less disgusted owner in the long run. Spray the training paper with Bitter Apple spray. This should only go on the paper you are using to train your pup to potty. If you are not training with paper, spray the area that the pup normally goes in so the pungent smell will make the pup avoid the fecal matter already present. Administer one puppy vitamin a day, or as directed, to give the vitamins and minerals that your pup seems to be lacking. Add one package or the recommended dose of Forbid to
