labcoat22 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So we have one Grey a extra large male, but we have started hound sitting for other members of our adoption group, we because we like it. Dino and our current house guest, every time they go out, together or separately. they go and find squire/rabbit poop in the back yard. Never there poop but tiny turd bared in the grass. Is there something I can do? are they missing something? Help Thanks Ryan Quote Dino and Stella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidansmom Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Aidan eats rabbit poop like its going out of style. I used to think he was just eating grass since he would have his face smashed into the ground but NOOOOOOOOOOOO hes looking for those tiny turd nuggets of rabbit goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Uhm, squire??? Do you mean squirrel? I have never seen squirrel poop! But we always refer to rabbit poo as "popcorn." All dogs seem to love it. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 They do it because they like it, my boy Johnny thinks he's died and gone to you know where when he can find frozen rabbit poop! Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Because to the dogs it looks and tastes like caviar? All of my boys are serious rabbit/deer poop konnasirs Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chickenpotpie Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Lucky does indeed like to chow on herbivore poop I have to watch her to be sure she doesn't indulge in the spring/summer... dogs might like it because these animals are eating eating grasses/seeds/berries or whatever that makes their poop taste good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If you figure it out, please post. Jack and Keeva love bunny poop. I put a stool guard on Jack because the rabbit poop does not agree with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winnie2014 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Winnie makes a beeline for horse poop. Maybe it's the roughage? Lol. The place where we walk is close to where the mounted police keep their horses so Winnie is happy if she gets a taste of the poop. Better than carnivore poop at any rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Although it's gross for sure, rabbits eat their own poop as well so it's probably not harmful. Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I used to have a bunny hang out in my yard a lot (pre-greyhound days) and my lab mix Raven just ate those pellets like they were candy. It's not like it's easy to find in the grass and clean up so it's difficult to prevent it. One of those gross things that dogs do that we have to not overthink I guess Edited February 11, 2015 by k9soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Eating rabbit poop is not without danger: Dogs can get coccidiosis or leptospirosis from eating rabbit faeceshttp://www.ehow.co.uk/about_4620750_dog-caused-bird-rabbit-feces.html Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 You'll want to join those of us who need to routinely worm their dogs. My dear Eve was a dedicated diner on feces from other species. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It is not a training issue, it is a "because they can" issue. Invest in a muzzle with a poop guard, probably $20.00 or so from GEM. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcoat22 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Right now Dino is boycotting the back yard he has a sore leg and doesn't like the stairs to the back yard. The stairs in the front of the house ok. Both of the pups Dino and Misty (the house guest) well the muzzel is enough of a deterrent so no poo guard needed. Thanks for all of the great advice, I was just hoping there was something they were missing from there diet, bust I guess its muzzel for bathrooms trips. Quote Dino and Stella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 My whippet will eat cat poop, horse poop, other dogs' poop, rabbit poop, deer poop, in fact anything he can grab quick before I've realised what he is doing. So far the only stuff he leaves alone is his own and whatever dog he is living with, unlike a previous whippet who would eat his "brother's" poop only if I had fed him a meal of a certain grain based dried food. Brushing teeth & fresh breath biscuits help with personal issues! Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lygracilux Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Fusion love's all poo's except his. Especially when they're poopsicles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcoat22 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Uhm, squire??? Do you mean squirrel? I have never seen squirrel poop! But we always refer to rabbit poo as "popcorn." All dogs seem to love it. George.... Chicken arms is making fun of me because I can spell and don't type well Quote Dino and Stella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dogs just eat poop. Why? Because they do. Use a regular de-wormer and don't think about it too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Our hounds love to eat the neighbor's cats' poop. At the kennel certain dogs have to have poop guards in their muzzle, because they will eat their kennel mate's poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcoat22 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Dino went through a phase were it would try any poo, after some corection that ended. He now doesnt eat other dog poo just rabit /squirrel Quote Dino and Stella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Our puppy ate some kind of animal poop one afternoon and I didn't know it. Later that day he threw it up. It was the most disgusting thing I have ever had to deal with since I have had dogs. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebMo2035 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Our female greyhound loves the rabbit poo! Her fecal test showed a parasite that shows up in rabbits & deer. The Vet said there's no harm as long as our greyhound is not showing signs of illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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