Does Your Shih Tzu Eat Its Own Stool?

Title: Does Your Shih Tzu Eat Its Own Stool?
Author: Connie Limon

One of the most unpleasant aspects of Shih Tzu breeding or
owning a Shih Tzu is the Shih Tzu who takes to eating its stool.
The official name for this practice is "coprophagy." It is one
of the unsolved mysteries in the dog world. However, there are
several theories.

Some people say nutritional deficiencies. I can honestly say
that since I have been feeding my Shih Tzu HealthyPetNet Life's
Abundance food I have seen a remarkable "decrease" in this
activity. I can only assume my problem was being caused by
inadequate nutrition.

Other theories are if your Shih Tzu gulps its food, it will
pass through them not entirely digested and they will find it
still partially enticing to eat. Others believe the habit is
purely a vice or is psychological, a result of a nervous
condition or insecurity.

Another theory is that the dog or the Shih Tzu is cleaning up
after itself because of fear of punishment or as the mother
cleaned up after them when they were puppies. Some people think
boredom is the cause.

The most logical of all explanations and one I go back to with
my own Shih Tzu is a dietary deficiency. Some have said the
deficiency is of dietary enzymes.

Many Shih Tzu will outgrow the problem. However, if the problem
persists it cannot be ignored if you are to enjoy your dog to
the fullest, at least in the eyes of some Shih Tzu or dog
owners. There is special tablets and additives you can purchase
from dog supply warehouses that will aid in reducing or
eliminating the problem. I had some good luck with a tablet from
Drs. Foster and Smith called "Distaste." It did not work for all
who were exhibiting the behavior, but for some, it did work.
When I changed their diet from Pedigree to HealthyPetNet Life's
Abundance, most of my Shih Tzu ceased from eating their own
stools and the stools of others. I truly think my problem was
nutritional in origin.

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About The Author: Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She
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