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fenix
Posted 2014-07-14 11:15 PM (#449146)
Subject: Something strange going on with the new dog, Hobo



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This dog is always running, playing with my other two gogs, appetite like a horse and drinks water like it's going outta style, course it's high 80's here most days in GA., he's very friendly, even shy to a point, not aggressive, course he doesn't know how big and strong he is, even the other two dogs, an 11 pound wiennie and a 20 pound wiennie, can run him off, he's just a good natured, playful dog full of energy.
I bring them inside in the afternoons cause of the heat, last evening Hobo threw up, never saw that before, a clear sticky liquid, he slept outside last night cause it's cooler and he doesn't seem to mind.
Today He's a completely different dog, no appertite, haven't seen him drink, kinda standoffish, usually they are all right up under me. He seems to be staring at me a lot, just a blank stare, doesn't really respond to rubbing or talking to him, he was laying in the living room tonight, and i went and got a bowl of water for him, he jumped up and moved and layed back down, just staring at me, doen't have anything to do with the other two dogs either.
I'm very worried that since he was a stray, he may have the first stages of rabies, honestly I dropped the ball on this by not taking him to the vet already, kicking myself about that for sure.
Gonna be a long night worried about him, and I'm aprehensive about putting him in the truck to take him to the vet in the morning, he's never riden in the truck and I don't want him to runoff or turn on me.

Late this evening, he went out in the front yard and dug up some fresh dirt and just layed there staring at me and the other two dogs up on the porch, I wonder if he might have gotten bitten by a snake?

Tuesday morning, have an appt with vet at 1:00, did some research and a few phone calls, looks like it's Parvo, will know this afternoon, and I blame myself for not getting him to the vet when he first showed up, stupid me. I have made arrangements to board my other two dogs for a while to seperate them, if Hobo can be saved it will take time and money, I have the money, question is, does He have the time, maybe I caught it soon enough. Man, what a great dog he is, I let him down and he's suffering for it.

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fenix
Posted 2014-07-15 2:59 PM (#449204 - in reply to #449146)
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Well, it's Parvo, rest, antibiotics, they gave him an IV of fluids, now he gets very small quantities of boiled chicken and rice with a little water till signs of improvement, keep him in an easy to clean space like a bathroom, if he keeps throwing up, back to the Vets. He should make it, but it will be a while. I sure miss the old Hobo, he sure kept things stirred up round here and I miss it like hell.

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Posted 2014-07-15 3:41 PM (#449208 - in reply to #449146)
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Bummer. A buddy's pit rescue ended up with Parvo as a pup. It spent a couple nights at the vet, iv's, and the like. But after about two weeks or so, he was back stronger then ever. Have my fingers cross for ya.
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Posted 2014-07-15 5:33 PM (#449225 - in reply to #449208)
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DepsilonD - 2014-07-15 3:41 PM

Bummer. A buddy's pit rescue ended up with Parvo as a pup. It spent a couple nights at the vet, iv's, and the like. But after about two weeks or so, he was back stronger then ever. Have my fingers cross for ya.


Man I'm glad You posted, I started thinking about it, and a couple of hours keeping him in the bathroom and trying to get him to take these pills, a little boiled chicken and rice and small portion of water just didn't seem like the best plan of attack, I went to see another vet, told them the situation and they took Hobo right in, antibiotic IV drip and IV fluids, good 24 hour care, guess he'll be in the hospital for 3-7 days, damm it's quiet around here, man's best friend? hell, probably the only friend.
Come on Hobo, You can do it buddy!!
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Posted 2014-07-17 11:29 AM (#449441 - in reply to #449146)
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Went to see Hobo twice yesterday and he was sitting up, still won't eat. Went this morning and they let me take him outside for a while, he's walking okay, wags his tail a little, used the bathroom, brown liquid, but no blood, that's a great sign, still won't eat, I'm cooking him some boiled chicken and rice and will take it over this afternoon. maybe he's outta the woods now, they say three day's is to go-no go period.
And special thanks to DepsilonD for his post, probably saved Hobo's life, never dealt with Parvo before, I think the first vet just sent Him home to die, anyway, have a new Vet now.

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Posted 2014-07-17 1:21 PM (#449456 - in reply to #449146)
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That sad look in Hobo's eyes is breaking my heart. Glad you have a new vet that actually gives a crap. And don't give me any credit, you are the one the cares enough to actually do what to can to help your boy out. Many people wouldn't . . . . sadly. Please keep this thread updated on his progress.

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Posted 2014-07-17 1:30 PM (#449459 - in reply to #449146)
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Will do Dave, thanks, and You did play a part in saving him, You lit a fire under my butt not to settle for what was prescribed and get another opinion, I was surprised and bewildered that the Vet didn't take him for care.
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Posted 2014-07-17 3:01 PM (#449474 - in reply to #449146)
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Hang in there Roger and have faith, I'm a longtime dog owner and I really know your worries and pain man. I have treated and cared for a couple of sick dogs and love and stubbornness has saved two so far. Hope that you'll be able to save your dog as well.
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Posted 2014-07-17 4:36 PM (#449478 - in reply to #449146)
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Here's hoping Hobo has a quick recovery. It sounds like you may have treated the Parvo in time, Roger.

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Posted 2014-07-17 8:23 PM (#449511 - in reply to #449146)
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Went over to see Hobo this evening, still not eating, I took him ouside for a walk, I brought a container with some diced boiled turkey thigh with rice and some bullion, took Him outside and opened it and he puked all over my foot, so much for my cooking, huh? still not eating and i'm getting a little purturbed because I haven't heard a word from the vet on his condition. We stayed outside for about 30 minutes and he pee'd several times, and seemed to enjoy his time outside. Tomorrow I'm gonna press them for some info on him. When I left and looked back he was hanging his head and kinda looking at me as if to say, " why do ya keep leaving me here".

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Posted 2014-07-18 11:56 AM (#449578 - in reply to #449146)
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I went to see Hobo this morning, He's a little stronger and waggin' His tail a little more, Doc say's as soon as He starts eating on his own, He can come home, they are having to force feed Him, but he's keeping it down, a good sign, still has diahrrea, and won't eat on his own, Doc say's he'll make it, may take a few more day's.
Thanks to Big M, Wiz, and DepsilonD for their thoughts and encouragement.
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Posted 2014-07-18 1:52 PM (#449590 - in reply to #449146)
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Awesome news!
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Posted 2014-07-18 3:24 PM (#449602 - in reply to #449146)
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When it rains, it pours!!! Lilly My female weenie dog got out today and was run over, I heard her yelping and ran out to see her hobbleing back to the house with her left front leg off the ground, the people stopped and said they never saw her, and I din't blame them at all, I have seen her chase cars before and it's a habit I never could break her of. I scooped her up and went directly to the Vet's where Hobo is, the Doc examined her and didn't think her leg or paw was broken, but wasn't 100% sure, I told her to do the X-ray's and see for certain. well it turns the paw is fine, but one of the two bones in her lower leg is fractured, they think a splint will do it since the bone is still aligned and the other bone is fine. They didn't know if they were going to sedate her or not, if they do, She'll have to stay in the hospital tonight. She was a very lucky pup and I'm very lucky to still have Her around.

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Posted 2014-07-18 5:03 PM (#449610 - in reply to #449146)
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Man, as if you didn't have enough to worry about.. Glad she was ok.
It's pretty funny how small the internet has made this world. Here I am sitting in Norway hoping that a dog in Atlanta makes it through his illness.. Hobo looks like strong dog, so happy to hear that he will probably be fine.
Hang in there!
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Posted 2014-07-18 7:12 PM (#449620 - in reply to #449146)
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Thanks, appreciate the thought.
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Posted 2014-07-18 8:53 PM (#449630 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-19 8:54 AM (#449658 - in reply to #449146)
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Makes ya wonder who's the master, huh Chuck? :-)
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Posted 2014-07-19 11:59 PM (#449728 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-20 1:37 PM (#449766 - in reply to #449146)
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I'm new to the forum and just reading about Hobo and Lily. I hope they're both healing quickly!
I also have 2 fur babies, and those little rascals have me wrapped tightly around their paws.
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Posted 2014-07-20 11:33 PM (#449830 - in reply to #449766)
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This is a LOT of trouble to go to for Thanksgiving dinner. Do you think they'll fatten up in time ?
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Posted 2014-07-20 11:48 PM (#449831 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-21 3:45 AM (#449843 - in reply to #449146)
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Pretty insensitive remark there Doc. You can call it a character flaw, a personality trait, hell, call it a handicap, don't make a rodent's posterior to me, It's just that I have never found any humor in sick, injured, or suffering animals, especially canines, that kind of remark is analogous to some parents of a terminally ill child in the hospital and someone walks up to the parents and say's, "We'll I hope the kid at least makes it till the first of the year so Ya don't lose the income tax deduction", but what the hell, Ya even got people that giggle at funerals, nothing like a hot date, a late Friday graveside service with the family wailing and weeping to bring a smile to your face and get the weekend started off right, huh?

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Posted 2014-07-21 4:03 PM (#449921 - in reply to #449146)
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Keeping fingers crossed for your two pups.

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Posted 2014-07-21 11:01 PM (#449981 - in reply to #449146)
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Went to see Hobo this morning, looks beter, I took some beef stew i made and he wouldn't eat it out of the container, but he ate it out of my hand, good sign that he's eating on his own vice force feeding him which is what they have been doing. Went back this afternoon with some more beef stew, he's seems stronger and in better spirits, ate half a container of the beef stew on his own, not throwing up and no diarrhea, great sign, he might come home tomorrow, didn't want to get back in His cage either, more playful and active.
Lilly is coping well considering she's got one front leg immobilized, hey, She's "trooper" hops around like it's no big deal, when She hobble's down the hall it sounds like the pirate in treasure Island, long John Silver, man these pups sure have their own personalities, I started calling Hobo's name this evening and Theda, the small male weenie, was going nuts running arond and looking for him.
Thanks to all for the kind words and support, I know to some they are just four legged animals, to me, they are My kids.
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Posted 2014-07-22 10:47 AM (#450030 - in reply to #449843)
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fenix - 2014-07-22 12:45 AM

Pretty insensitive remark there Doc. You can call it a character flaw, a personality trait, hell, call it a handicap, don't make a rodent's posterior to me, It's just that I have never found any humor in sick, injured, or suffering animals, especially canines, that kind of remark is analogous to some parents of a terminally ill child in the hospital and someone walks up to the parents and say's, "We'll I hope the kid at least makes it till the first of the year so Ya don't lose the income tax deduction", but what the hell, Ya even got people that giggle at funerals, nothing like a hot date, a late Friday graveside service with the family wailing and weeping to bring a smile to your face and get the weekend started off right, huh?


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I will be the first to uncork on anyone abusing the innocent, but I am not so phony as to
NOT call a kid the booger-eater that he is. Same goes for those suckweasel dogs. They've
certainly thrown the Jedi mind warp on your sorry ass !

We have a house full of 10+ year-old critters and I am watching them begin to falter in the
health dept. It sucks. The wife is getting pretty bent out of shape. Maybe it was growing up
on a farm or being beaten as a kid that gives me my perspective ? .... but I draw a line in the
sand at reality, and pain is just part of life.

I hope the best for you and your critters, but don't take life too seriously. We all get dead,
we all do a little suffering. Life is the Serengeti Plains. Pretending it is Disneyland is just plain
dishonest and only extends the pain by expecting things that aren't real.

Had your dogs not found their way into your life, where would they be .... better or worse ?

Don't forget to have gratitude for the good things in life, even if they are shortlived or small.


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Posted 2014-07-22 7:46 PM (#450098 - in reply to #450030)
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Hoping for the best, Roger!

Looks like Hobo is over the 'hump' now.

Lotsa info on the web, but this is important:

Pathophysiology

There are two forms of CPV2: intestinal and cardiac. Puppies are most susceptible, but more than 80 percent of adult dogs show no symptoms.[2] With severe disease, dogs can die within 48 to 72 hours without treatment by fluids. In the more common, less severe form, mortality is about 10 percent.[13] Certain breeds, such as Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Pit bull terriers as well as other black and tan colored dogs may be more susceptible to CPV2.[18] Along with age and breed, factors such as a stressful environment, concurrent infections with bacteria, parasites, and canine coronavirus increase a dog's risk of severe infection.[2] Dogs who catch Parvovirus usually die from the dehydration it causes or secondary infection rather than the virus itself.
Intestinal form

Dogs become infected through oral contact with CPV2 in feces, infected soil, or fomites that carry the virus. Following ingestion, the virus replicates in the lymphoid tissue in the throat, and then spreads to the bloodstream. From there, the virus attacks rapidly dividing cells, notably those in the lymph nodes, intestinal crypts, and the bone marrow. There is depletion of lymphocytes in lymph nodes and necrosis and destruction of the intestinal crypts.[19] Anaerobic bacteria that normally reside in the intestines can then cross into the bloodstream, a process known as translocation, with bacteremia leading to sepsis. The most common bacteria involved in severe cases are Clostridia, Campylobacter and salmonella species. This can lead to a syndrome known as Systemic inflammatory response syndrome(SIRS). SIRS leads to a range of complications such as hypercoagulability of the blood, endotoxaemia and acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS). Bacterial Myocarditis has also been reported secondarily to sepsis.[3] Dogs with CPV are at risk of intussusception, a condition where part of the intestine prolapses into another part.[2] Three to four days following infection, the virus is shed in the feces for up to three weeks, and the dog may remain an asymptomatic carrier and shed the virus periodically.[20] The virus is usually more deadly if the host is concurrently infested with worms or other intestinal parasites.
Cardiac form

This form is less common and affects puppies infected in the uterus or shortly after birth until about 8 weeks of age.[2] The virus attacks the heart muscle and the puppy often dies suddenly or after a brief period of breathing difficulty due to pulmonary edema. On the microscopic level, there are many points of necrosis of the heart muscle that are associated with mononuclear cellular infiltration. The formation of excess fibrous tissue (fibrosis) is often evident in surviving dogs. Myofibers are the site of viral replication within cells.[4] The disease may or may not be accompanied with the signs and symptoms of the intestinal form. However, this form is now rarely seen due to widespread vaccination of breeding dogs.[20]

Even less frequently, the disease may also lead to a generalized infection in neonates and cause lesions and viral replication and attack in other tissues other than the gastrointestinal tissues and heart, but also brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, and adrenal cortex. The lining of the blood vessels are also severely affected, which lead the lesions in this region to hemorrhage.


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Posted 2014-07-22 7:49 PM (#450099 - in reply to #449146)
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Also this:

Once the dog can keep fluids down, the IV fluids are gradually discontinued, and very bland food slowly introduced. Oral antibiotics are administered for a number of days depending on the white blood cell count and the patient's ability to fight off secondary infection. A puppy with minimal symptoms can recover in 2 or 3 days if the IV fluids are begun as soon as symptoms are noticed and the CPV test confirms the diagnosis. If more severe, depending on treatment, puppies can remain ill from 5 days up to 2 weeks. However, even with hospitalization, there is no guarantee that the dog will be cured and survive.

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Posted 2014-07-22 7:52 PM (#450100 - in reply to #449146)
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And, gonna lay this guilt trip on ya...because you should have taken Hobo (and the other doggies) to the vet, initially:

Prevention is the only way to ensure that a puppy or dog remain healthy because the disease is extremely virulent and contagious. Appropriate vaccination should be performed starting at 5–6 weeks of age, with a booster given every 3–4 weeks until at least 14 weeks of age (some note 22 weeks of age in suspectible breeds). Likewise, pregnant mothers should be vaccinated early to pass on maternal antibody to puppies. The virus is extremely hardy and has been found to survive in feces and other organic material such as soil for over a year. It survives extremely cold and hot temperatures. The only household disinfectant that kills the virus is bleach.[2] Only a very dilute bleach solution (1:30 ratio) is necessary to disinfect and kill parvovirus.

Puppies are generally vaccinated in a series of doses, extending from the earliest time that the immunity derived from the mother wears off until after that passive immunity is definitely gone.[32] Older puppies (16 weeks or older) are given 3 vaccinations 3 to 4 weeks apart.[18] The duration of immunity of vaccines for CPV2 has been tested for all major vaccine manufacturers in the United States and has been found to be at least three years after the initial puppy series and a booster 1 year later.[33]

A dog that successfully recovers from CPV2 generally remains contagious for up to three weeks, but it is possible they may remain contagious for up to six. Ongoing infection risk is primarily from fecal contamination of the environment due to the virus's ability to survive many months in the environment. Neighbours and family members with dogs should be notified of infected animals so that they can ensure that their dogs are vaccinated or tested for immunity. The vaccine will take up to 2 weeks to reach effective levels of immunity; the contagious individual should remain in quarantine until other animals are protected.


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Posted 2014-07-22 9:43 PM (#450119 - in reply to #449146)
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Thanks for the info Neil, appreciate it, Hobo came home today and fell right in where he left off, annoying the hell outta the female (lilly) with the fractured leg, Theda the small 11 pound male that he's seems to have really bonded with was extactic to see him. lilly and Theda the two weenie pups have and always have had their shots, since they had been exposed to Hobo long before he got sick, I'm crossing my fingers that they are okay. I don't have anywhere for then to stay as far a separating them, I went and bought one of those pump up applicators and 3 gallons of bleach, I'll apply that to the yard first and I have a gallon of Sevin liquid to lay on top of that.
They had a turkey thigh tonite for supper (the 11 pound male weenie, Theda, took the bone away from Hobo, first time I have ever seen them fight over food), and we are having a little homecoming party tommorow with four T-bone steaks. and a cake.

Thanks for all that posted on the thread,and especially DepsilonD.

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Posted 2014-07-23 11:43 AM (#450191 - in reply to #449146)
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I'm clapping in my office right now Fenix!!!! So happy that Hobo and Lilly are doing well!
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Posted 2014-07-23 1:45 PM (#450206 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-23 3:30 PM (#450218 - in reply to #450206)
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I'm no DVM, or puppy psychologist, but because Parvo is apparently related to "contact" with feces, here's some intraweb advise to anyone
so-interested in keeping your dogs healthy:


Why Your Dog Sometimes Prefers Poop to Dog Food

A dog’s digestive system is dependent on a specific mix of enzymes to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. There is some evidence that suggests that dog digestive systems haven’t quite caught up to modern diets that include less animal protein and far more carbohydrates and plant proteins. Some veterinary nutritionists have suggested that dogs eat stool to replenish enzymes so that they are better prepared to digest their food.

There is also evidence that dogs that aren’t getting enough of certain nutrients will resort to eating poop. A lack of vitamin B is often said to be a cause of coprophagia.

Another common theory is that overfeeding a dog can lead to coprophagia. A dog that is overfed can’t absorb all of the nutrients in his food, and thus may try to “recycle” his nutrient rich waste.
Neglectful Parents

In many cases, a dog’s behavior can be linked directly to the owner’s behavior. Many dogs will eat stool simply for the attention that they get from their owner. Negative attention is still attention, and owners who scold their dogs for the behavior will quite often only reinforce it.

Dogs that are bored and lonely may play with and eat stool as a pastime. And, some dogs may resort to eating stool because they are not getting enough real food. If a dog’s living area is not kept clean, some dogs will resort to their own “housekeeping” efforts by eating stool.

Also:

For puppies, eating feces may simply be a learning experience. Puppies learn things by putting nearly everything that comes in front of them in their mouth. Most puppies will develop a distaste for poop in fairly short order. So, if your dog is a puppy, you can relax… chances are that they will change their behavior in due time. Just make sure you keep an eye on things and try to remove waste whenever possible so that your dog doesn’t develop bad habits.
Why You Should Take Your Poop Eating Dog to the Vet

If your dog eats poop, you should make sure it’s not because of a health issue. Some dogs will start eating poop when they aren’t absorbing enough nutrients, they have parasites, or they have issues with their pancreas. All coprophagic dogs should be examined by a veterinarian. Please read my other post on coprophagia and dog health.

Another, rather interesting phenomenon is when multiple dogs are in the same household and one gets sick, the healthy dog will sometimes eat the feces of the unhealthy dog. This may be an instinctual reaction to hide the weaker dog from “predators” much as a mother does with pups (see the section on instinct below).




Edited by d500neil 2014-07-23 3:33 PM
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fenix
Posted 2014-07-23 4:15 PM (#450224 - in reply to #449146)
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Very interesting, hwere did ya dig that up, I've never heard those theries before, but all makes sense. I just about had a damm heart attack a little while ago, i gave Hobo the lsat of the little rawhide chew bones, I was sitting at the computer and hHe came to the door and whined once, as I was gettting up he vomited, he's been doing great other than that, I immediately called the vet and they told Me the rawhide may have upset His stomach.
Thanks for the info Neil, interesting reading.
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Posted 2014-07-23 4:52 PM (#450227 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-23 11:14 PM (#450277 - in reply to #450224)
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There is a whole fetish group, like swingers or S&M, that like to eat their own stools (or, I
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Sh!tz on a Ritz .... mmmmm, good cracker !



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Posted 2014-07-24 7:38 PM (#450354 - in reply to #449146)
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Neil, that pooch looks just like hobo!, I'm guessing he's a boxer mix? Anyway, the total bill for Hobo was $1100, that's the two vets, and $205 for Lilly's broken leg, but no sweat, Hobo won $2300 in His first fight this afternoon!, I got a lock on this dog fightin' thing with Hobo, give him a T-bone steak bone, then take it away and throw it over to the other dog, man that other dog looked like 50 pounds of ground round when hobo got done, after the fight Hobo just layed down and chewed on His bone. By the way, after the fight some dude named Vick offered me 10K for Hobo, BS, I held out for K10.2, he said Hobo looked like the dog he had as a kid and would love and pet him everyday, but in the end Hogo, took three of his fingers off trying to pet him, so it was a no sale.
All pups doing great, life is back to abnormal(jus the way We like it) sold my boat and even bought a set of Spitfire headers for the 61.

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Posted 2014-07-24 11:22 PM (#450377 - in reply to #450354)
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Great news.
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Posted 2014-07-25 12:40 AM (#450385 - in reply to #450354)
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fenix - 2014-07-24 8:38 PM

Neil, that pooch looks just like hobo!, I'm guessing he's a boxer mix? Anyway, the total bill for Hobo was $1100, that's the two vets, and $205 for Lilly's broken leg, but no sweat, Hobo won $2300 in His first fight this afternoon!, I got a lock on this dog fightin' thing with Hobo, give him a T-bone steak bone, then take it away and throw it over to the other dog, man that other dog looked like 50 pounds of ground round when hobo got done, after the fight Hobo just layed down and chewed on His bone. By the way, after the fight some dude named Vick offered me 10K for Hobo, BS, I held out for K10.2, he said Hobo looked like the dog he had as a kid and would love and pet him everyday, but in the end Hogo, took three of his fingers off trying to pet him, so it was a no sale.
All pups doing great, life is back to abnormal(jus the way We like it) sold my boat and even bought a set of Spitfire headers for the 61.


Your dog boxes? Like Tyson?
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Posted 2014-07-25 12:47 AM (#450386 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-25 12:48 AM (#450387 - in reply to #450377)
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Doctor DeSoto - 2014-07-24 11:22 PM

Great news.


Thanks
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Posted 2014-07-25 3:30 AM (#450393 - in reply to #449146)
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Posted 2014-07-25 2:22 PM (#450437 - in reply to #450386)
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Lmao..... really?
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Posted 2014-07-25 2:22 PM (#450438 - in reply to #450386)
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Lmao..... really?
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Posted 2014-07-26 7:48 AM (#450516 - in reply to #449146)
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I've been away from the site for a while due to a new job and long vacation, and THIS is the first thread I read?! I was a tad nervous there for a bit, reading the posts, one by one, until I discovered that Hobo and Lily will be all right! Yay!

Sorry you had to go through this, fenix! Poor pups! Lily looks so sad in that photo, but she still seems to have a glint in her eye.

I am very relieved to read that your pups are back home and that their health is improving!

Give them each a hug from me.




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Posted 2014-07-26 10:01 AM (#450528 - in reply to #450516)
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Will do, thanks for the best wishes.
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