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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 8/13/2008


Question

SophE
My 9 month old Jack Russell was recently caught eating poo.  Not just her own,
but our other dog's as well.  This cannot not be good for her.  My brother also
has a JR and along with his friend. Theirs' also eats it own poo.  Is there anything
I can do to stop this strange eating habit?

Answer
Diana -

Your dog was probably eating her  poo because she has a nutritional deficiency.  Feed her a high quality diet, such as Hill's puppy food or Eukanuba.  

You can add supplements to her diet that will discourage her to eat her poo. Ask your vet for something that will make her poop unattractive to  her.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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