Dog Eating Feces Solution

Cat feces are not a gourmet treat for your dog to eat.

Q. Why does my 1-year-old Chihuahua eat cat feces and how can I stop her?

Dr. Jon Geller A. Your Chihuahua looks at cat feces as a gourmet dessert treat. Unfortunately, cat feces can be laced with unhealthy bacteria, viruses and other parasites, so I would recommend that you deny your dog access to the litter box. Eating cat feces is probably not a life-threatening risk, but it certainly could take some of the pleasure out of the kisses that your little dog lays on your face.

Best,
Jon Geller, DVM

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Jill Mildand, TX

2/4/2010 8:23:21 AM

I've had my dog for almost two years and it's like he just now discovered the litter box! It is indeed discusting!!! How can I train him to stop? Help!!!

Gary Englewood, OH

3/9/2009 5:18:21 AM

There ia a new product on the market that addresses this. See it at doggonelitter.com

natasha miami, FL

1/14/2009 3:49:48 PM

this is only helpful for dogs who eat cat poop from the litter box. what about out on walks, when you cannot see the poop but the dog smells it? some help?

frances proctorville, OH

3/10/2008 9:46:56 AM

good job