Posts made by lisasocal

HaHaHa! these stories are so funny! I guess this is what I have to look forward to. Thanks for sharing.

@Patty:

I agree that it's best to get him checked out by a vet for his poop eating before trying additives to his diet. I think it's quite rare to have a medical cause but always best to check.

Not to cast aspersions, but I've seen poop eating develop in puppies of this age in litters that have been reared in less than hygienic conditions. It can get to be a habit and quite difficult to stop. Clear up after him instantly so that he doesn't have time to get to it first. Be vigilant with this and hopoefully he'll lose the habit (if it is one).

Have you consulted his breeder about the problem?

No I haven't consulted with the breeder because the problem didn't start until 3 days ago. My nephews basenji was here and Gunther ate her food that entire day, his stools changed and became softer and obviously tastier. I eventually stopped him from eating her food, but the problem had already started. Fortunately, today he hesitated when he smelled his stools so something changed, I'm hoping he'll be back to normal and we won't have this problem again!

Wow! Ok, I'll definitely do that! Tests can be done at the vet or is there a specific lab?
This is great to know..I certainly don't want any surprises, although we wouldn't give him back, he's part of our family now.

HI Pat,
Yes, both parents were cleared for Fanconi, I made sure to find a breeder that did that.
I haven't taken him to the vet yet for the poop eating, but was planning to do so if the pumpkin or pineapple doesn't help. Thanks for site, Wow! there's some great info in there!!
Lisa

Thanks so much for a such a warm welcome! Gunther's breeder was Sarah Lee at Nocturnal farms in Roxboro, NC. She was great, we met the parents while she was pregnant, then visited again shortly after he was born then she sent us a weekly photo until we brought him home. She was a very responsible breeder.
I was nervous about a puppy since I've always had dogs from shelters and fostered greyhounds for a few years. having a puppy is a whole new experience!!
We are having a couple of issues right now, he is eating his poop…all of the time! and it's not because he's hiding or bored, he really loves the taste of it! So, I started adding pumpkin to his food yesterday, but it hasn't worked yet...I'm going to wait a few days before I try anything else. Any suggestions?
Thanks a to everyone!

I'm a first time Basenji own , I fell in love with the breed when I dog sat my nephews basenji, I just fell in love with her.
I just brought home Gunther, an 8 week old black & white male, he is so damn cute!! he was a gift for my 9 yr old son Hunter who lost his dad 2 years ago, Hunter and Gunther are already best friends!
I'd love to meet other Basenji owners in the area, please feel free to send me msg.
I also look forward to participating in the community and learn as much as I can about the breed.
thanks!
Lisa