'My dog eats cat poop out of the liter box'

My dog eats cat poop out of the liter box

Courtney (1) from The South -

I have a miniature dachsund and I can't keep her from getting in the little box and eating the kitty poo poo. It is totally nasty, then she tries of course to lick us. What can I do to stop this?

Comment #1 Jeanette from AZ -

It must be those dachsunds that do that - we have friends who have 3 miniature dachsunds and all three of them were getting into their cat's litter box. Their dogs were getting sick all the time from doing that.

Comment #2 Courtney (1) from The South -

Yeah mine is doing it, but she doesn't get sick. It is so gross just knowing she is doing that and then she licks us. Next time I get a dog I am not getting a miniature dachsund.

Comment #3 endora (24.45.126.104) -

*puke* how can you stop them from doing this? What is so tempting about eating poop? LOL yuck! What about giving them something to eat that makes the poop smell bad or something?

Comment #4 Lucy from Hickville, USA -

Can you put the litter box where the dog can't get to it, maybe like in a basement or something? I was going to say get a litter box that has a cover on it but I guess that won't work because the dog is small. Dogs do crazy things that make zero sense to us. You ever wonder what goes through their little minds when they see and eat the poop? It obviously is something that they enjoy for some reason but to us it is absolutely disgusting.

Comment #5 James (1) from Texas -

My miniature dachsund did the same thing. I asked my vet what causes this behavior he mentions that the cat food is so rich in fibers that when the cat digests its food, its stool is still rich of its foods fiber. He mentions the cat does not digest and break down all their food. With this happening it attracts the dogs to the cat stool thinking its food. I recently went to petsmart and you can get a pill that stops dogs from eating their own stool. This also works to stop them from eating the cats stool as well. Since I starting giving my little miniature dachsund that pill she has stopped from eating the cat stool. I hope that helps those that are trying to fight this disgusting habit. I will look and see the name of that pill.

Comment #6 JOHN AND IDI (70.121.156.99) -

WE HAVE 3 YORKIES AND ALL 3 OF THEM LOVE TO EAT CAT POOP. THEY KNOW IT IS BAD BECAUSE NOW THEY EAT IT WHEN THEY THINK WE ARE NOT WATCHING, AND IF WE CATCH THEM IN THE ACT THEY RUN WITH THE POOP UNDER THE BED TO FINISH EATING IT. GROOOOOSSSSSS. I HEARD FROM THE VET THERE IS SOMETHING WE CAN PUT INTO THE CAT FOOD TO MAKE THE POOP TASTE BAD TO THEM. AND THAT THE REASON THEY LIKE IT IS BECAUSE IT TASTES VERY SWEET TO THEM.

Comment #7 Kristin (209.85.138.136) -

My new chihuahua loves to get in my cat`s litter box, and recently discovered she eats the cat poop on my bed! What is the name of the pill that helps them stop eating the cat`s poop...PLEASE!

Comment #8 jeanbarrynella (60.224.10.36) -

I have a 13 week old maltese x su he also eats cat poo but from the back yard i just want to know if it can harm him we have 4 cats 2 are strays which wont go away so we seem to be stuck with them .i just dont like him eating cats business

regards jean (Australia)

Comment #9 Amber (204.56.177.248) -

My Blue Heeler eats cat poop too!! Now she keeps throwing up! Help!! It is the sickest thing ever!!!

Comment #10 Rhonda (70.89.12.125) -

Ihave tried apple bitter that seems to be working. Can't to try the meat tenderizer. My puppy 5 months old when I saw him in the cat box like he was at a party now I trap the doorway he can't get it but my 1 1/2 year shih-tzu can jump the carrier that blocks the doorway but have caught lately.My suggestion is try apple bitter so far it's working. R i

Comment #11 nicole (70.114.203.251) -

My chihuahua does it took! It's so gross!

Comment #12 aisha (75.161.205.145) -

I have a Standard Poodle & unfortunately, she eats cat poo too! My vet fluxs from saying they don't know why the dogs do it to then saying they believe it is because of the nutrients. Blah, blah, blah. My dog has also been to a behaviouralist - no dice.

I've sorta learned to live with it. When I've lived places where I was able to put the litter box in a closet & keep the door open just enough for the cats. I haven't been in that situation for a while now. My last remaining cat is 16 years old & I simply cannot put it up & make her jump anywhere for it.

So, I deal with the nasty litter on the dogs nose as she comes to kiss me & the poop residuals that end up on the floor. I suppose there is an upside - I only have to scoop the pee - it's the worst, actually - so why won't dogs just eat all of it then!

I'M KIDDING, of course. Gotta always keep it light.

Enjoy your pets while you have them... aisha

Comment #13 Mark (216.65.158.253) -

Consider yourselves blessed. My dog, Chewbacca (VERY appropriate name for a 3/4 Beagle, 1/4 Jack Russell) decided to stop eating cat poo, and start pulling it out of the pan, taking it to the DEAD CENTER of our white living room carpet, and start ROLLING on it. Help me!

Comment #14 paul (72.177.3.89) -

Man, I had no idea dogs ventured in that experimental cuisine! We have had our chow chow/german shepherd mix for 7 years, since he was a pup. He has always been an odd ball. We have a lab that is, well, a LAB. We moved to a new house 2 weeks ago and the cat litter is now in a more accesible spot. I've caught the chow munchin away, and I couldn't believe what I saw. He knows he was doing the wrong thing by the way I reacted, but he keeps doing it. We left the house for a few hours and when we came back the cat litter had been host to a rowdy party. YUCK!! There was cat litter everywhere, and no poop for me to scoop up. This is sooooo utterly disgusting.

So what is the name of these pills????

Thanks.

Comment #15 Jazzy Fresh from Cally iz active -

try putting the litter box in the bathroom and the dog outside

Comment #16 Amber Rizzo, AL (207.203.41.250) -

I have two 2year old terrier mix dogs and they are adorable. I just adopted a kitten (2 months old) from the Humane Society, he is adorable also. One of my dogs is eating the kittens poop and it is making him throw up sometimes after, her breath is terrible and I just want her to stop, because I am afraid it will make her sick. What do I do??

-Amber Rizzo

Comment #17 Barbara (24.4.192.79) -

I have two dachsunds and one eats poo and the other doesn't. I had to put the litter box in the bathtub with the cat's food. Won't the litter harm the dog?

Comment #18 Remae (205.188.116.206) -

I am really glad this subject is here. We adopted a dashund she is 2 and she eats cat poop out of the litter box, I am so glad to see it is not just her.

Comment #19 cathy from Los Angeles -

I have a 5 month old chihuahua Terrier Mix, she's a sure Handfull. New thing to do is use the kitty box as a Snack Tray of Almond Rocca! Sooooooo Grooooos!!! Did anyone ever get the name of the pills that might stop her? I don't think I'll ever eat Almond Rocca Again! haha Help!!

Comment #20 TammyC (74.225.165.197) -

My pitbull eats the cats poo from the litter box.. and he always has litter all over his snout.. i work at petco and i know we sell those pills.. but i kinda thought they were a joke.. well im not laughing anymore im going to buy those pills.

Comment #21 Stefani (206.174.33.203) -

Sooooooo, do we know the name of the pills and do they work for dogs who eat cat poo? I have a toy poodle who occasionally grazes in the cats litter box. It is SO repulsive. For a poodle, that is totally unrefined!

Comment #22 Ashley (66.56.254.110) -

My golden/lab mix eats cat poop out of the litter box. It's so gross. I'm going to go try and buy that pill. She has a shock collar because she runs off if she see's another dog outside so we just give her a shock if she goes near the litter box. She still attempts it at least once every day. It's nasty!

Comment #23 katy (75.9.215.40) -

My terrior mix keeps on eating the poo, in my cat's litter box...on a rugular basis! How can I stop this?

Comment #24 katy (75.9.215.40) -

My terrior mix keeps on eating the poo, in my cat's litter box...on a rugular basis! How can I stop this?

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