pitbull's question about Coprophagia

Question

I have recently adopted a dog from another owner. I discovered that she eats her poop. She is in good health and I know her previous circumstance included long hours of being crated and little outside activity. Her potty area was a back deck. She now has a companion and access to outside and inside areas. She potties inside (a basement area, she doesn't potty in the living areas, so technically she is 'house trained')and eats her poop.  She doesn't eat the other dogs poop so this appears to be a habit from her two years of isolation. Will the additive deterrents be effective in this situation. Unfortunately, it happens while I am at work and I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to address it behaviorally.

Accepted Answer

The additives that you can buy, both OTC and prescription, are certainly worth a try for Nina.  It may be difficult to stop this behavior, since it is such a long-standing habit, but it you add the medication to her food consistently, she may learn to leave her feces.  It may also take time, as she is in a new environment.

Coprophagia in Dogs