My precedent article talked about the benefits of dogs eating pineapples. The investigation does not end here as there was another essential question attached to it. ‘How much pineapple to give the dog to stop eating poop?’
The proportion of pineapple pieces given to them varies according to the size and weight of dogs. However, pineapple can help dogs stop eating their poop if 5-7 small chunks of pineapple are given to them on alternate days. The pineapple chunks should be given as snacks between meals and not as a staple diet for maximum benefit. Pineapples have a tendency to make dog poop less tempting and pleasant, which inhibits their appetite. Therefore, pineapple can help dogs stop eating their poop.
Why Dogs Eat Poop?
Have you ever heard of Coprophagia? Well, it is the root cause of the gross habit, which makes the poop tempting for dogs.
It is a medical illness caused by a multiple of reasons of which two are the most important ones, so let’s talk about those.
Firstly, it caused by starvation and lack of food. The dogs might be getting a sufficient amount of food, or you might be feeding them only snacks and not meals. Sometimes, dog owners do not understand the correct balance of food portions to their body ratio.
So, often, the proportions given to the dogs does not fulfill the needs, and so it makes them restless and uncomfortable.
Therefore, it makes the dogs hungry and tempted to eat their poop to retrieve the nutrients.
Secondly, some dogs are huge food lovers, and they are always craving for more food. They love eating and could beyond limits, which makes their poop appear as delicious as a snack. They are unable to differentiate poop and food because they like to eat everything.
However, often, dog owners also condition them to constant cravings because for every good act that their dogs learn, they give them a snack. Such a habit makes them addicted to food, and hence, they restore to poop eating to quench their hunger.
Why Does Pineapple Stop Dogs From Eating Poop
It might be confusing as to why dogs are tempted to eat their feces? Well, it is because the poop smells pleasant to them, which triggers their appetite.
So this problem could be fixed if their poop does not remain tempting enough, and that is what pineapple does.
Pineapple makes the poop less appealing because it adds up to the stench keeping dogs away. This curbs the appetite of dogs, and they are longer tempted to eat their poop.
However, in some cases, some dogs have a severe behavioral problem which triggers them to eat their poop. Dogs like these require specialized training and not just pineapples.
Moreover, pineapples are widely known to treat Coprophagia, but that does not mean that the feeding guidelines should be dismissed.
It is also be noted that giving pineapples to dogs does not 100% guarantee that it will strip off the habit of poop eating in dogs. This is because the pineapple remedy to treat Coprophagia is primarily reduced to a myth.
Hence, there is no scientific reasoning or explanation to prove how pineapples can stop dogs from eating the poop. So, it might not be useful for all the dogs who have Coprophagia.
Conclusion:
Regardless, if your dog has Coprophagia or not, pineapple has many health benefits. If given in the right proportion and size, pineapples have no side effects for the dogs. However, give them fresh pineapples because canned pineapples lack the nutrients that dogs need.
As far as the Coprophagia is concerned, giving pineapples is the safest and natural way to treat this issue. Moreover, pineapple is very good for dogs because it is filled with many other nutrients and vitamins that are beneficial for dogs.
If I feed pineapple to my small dog, it appears that it will not stop her from eating my other
dogs poop. Is this correct?
Pineapple will definitely stop her from eating poop either it is her own or another dog’s
Do I need to feed all of the dogs in the house pineapple in order for one of the dogs to stop eating the poop?
you can give to only the one who eats the poop if that dog eats his own poop but there is no harm in giving pineapple to other dogs as a treat every once in a while. However, if your dog eats the poop of other dogs, then give pineapple to all of your dogs.
Thank you
I will buy fresh pineapple for my 10 pound maltese
I am glad to hear that this article has helped you to make this decision.
I have 4 dogs 2 smaller ones eat poop of all the dogs i just started pinwpple as per my vet i hope this helps because not only its a disgusting habbit i feel its not the safest thing health wise for them eating poop
Yeah, it surely will help. Take great care of them.
will pineapple stop a dog from eating rabbit poop?
Yes, it will stop your dog from eating any kind of poop.
Thank you for this information, Dr. Khan. You mentioned that it can also be a symptom of a severe behavioural problem, and I’m wondering if that problem would appear as young as eight weeks? You see, we just got two puppies, and I’m pretty they’re eating their own poop because they were in a crate with four other puppies and they probably weren’t getting enough food. The female is a really slow eater and the male eats his meals so fast and then tries to eat the females, but I will never know. I just want to rule out a behavioural problem while they’re still young and it will be easier to correct. Thank you, Davina
It looks like it has nothing to do with poop. They were in the crate with four other puppies so there is a high chance that the female one has some other health issues. It is better to take your both pups to the nearest vet.
My vet told me to give both dogs 🍍 so the other dogs poop is a deterrent to the one that eats the poop.
Yes your vet is correct.
How long do you give the pineapple to the dog before it stops eating the poop
There is no specific time but you need to keep your dog’s health number one priority as pineapple’s constant supply isn’t good at all for dogs. For further information, please contact your nearest vet.
My toy poodle,six months old, started eating his poop and puppy pea pads, when he is alone, please advise.
Serve him pineapple on alternate days. 5-7 chunks would be enough for him for a few days.
How much pineapple can you give a 9lb pu
2-3 chunks on alternate days.
I just purchased pineapple powder for my 6-7 pound maltese. The vet told me to sprinkle it on his food. How much should I give him and shoul it be twice a day or once a day?
Just sprinkle it enough so that it is not much visible. Once a day if your dog is small and twice a day if large.