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dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:26 pm
by mofo21
some reason my 9 month old walker pup loves eatin cow pies and it drives me nuts. i dont know if this is because she is lacking something in her food or what. is black gold food that bad she would rather eat cow crap instead of her food? she will eat some of her food but doesnt eat it all anymore. and her remains have quite a bit of hay in it. she has always ate them a lil bit here and there but now it seems like she is constantly out eating it and her dog food consumption is way down. if this isnt a medical issue and is just a nasty habbit she has how can i stop her? thanks
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:02 am
by 007pennpal
I don't know anything about the health of it, but I'd put the shock collar on her and see if I could break her.
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:50 am
by mofo21
thats gonna be my next step i just wanted to make sure she wasnt doing it cus lack of nutrients or is sick thanks for the reply
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:09 am
by pegleg
cow shit has a huge appeal to dogs of every size and breed. I wouldn't worry over it much I don't think I've ever owned a dog that wasn't at least a little interested in cow shit. I usually have at least two green dogs in the pack. honestly i'd rather cow shit then many things they can find to eat and roll in. the only medical reasons she might be eating it is canines eat grass and roughage when they have worms or a upset stomach or just need a little variety in her diet. if all she wants to eat is cow pies then yes you may have a problem.
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 2:50 pm
by carlisle
I have notice my dogs love calf crap but dont care much for the the cows crap if you are calving that could explain why she has started eating more of it...must be the milk they can smell in it...
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:02 pm
by 007pennpal
Well, for sure she ain't getting any kisses.
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:18 pm
by mofo21
carlisle wrote:I have notice my dogs love calf crap but dont care much for the the cows crap if you are calving that could explain why she has started eating more of it...must be the milk they can smell in it...
i think you are on to something here!! we just had a calf a few weeks ago and shortly after that she started eating it more but she doesnt just eat every pile of shit she sees. she will sniff around the whole pasture until she finds one she likes so i think your right on the money!
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:06 pm
by Brianshounds
calfs dont have as good of a digestive track till they mature and they also get better food then the older cows be it milk or grain so the dogs seem to know the difference between them and like them better.
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:02 pm
by mofo21
yep the calf grew up a little bit and now for the most part she has stopped eating his shit.
Re: dog eating cow pies?
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:35 pm
by desertdog
Cow shit? That's disgusting...mine only eat Horse shit.