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STOP YOUR PUP EATING POOP!
Australia -
Are you aware your dog indulges in coprophagia most days? But don't
panic! Around 85% of dogs
do. Pronounced co-pro-phay-jia; put
bluntly it means eating poop; mostly cat poop! And why does your dog eat it?
Because to them, it is like candy, and believe it or not; it can be packed with
protein.
However, despite
the potential nutritional value, it is not good to encourage this habit as it
can risk harmful parasites being ingested that can cause severe illness.
But if you do have
a dog committed to cleaning out the cat's litter daily, how can you stop this
behaviour? PetSafe® Brand Australia
has six tips that could help prevent your dogs' dirty habit.
1.
Train, Train, Train!
Every time you see your pup
heading towards the cat litter box, firmly use a word or sentence like 'Leave
It' (for example); and then remove them from the area. Alternatively, you can
use a water sprayer when they are near the litter. They will quickly learn that
to be in that area is not a good thing!
2.
Keep the dog busy when the cat
is 'occupied.'
When your cat uses the kitty
litter tray, distract your dog with treats or toys, so they do not focus on the
cat and the smell.
3.
Clean the cat's litter ASAP.
Cleaning your cats' litter box
regularly (ideally as soon as they have pooped) is recommended. However, if
it's hard to stay on top of kitty's droppings, invest in a PetSafe® ScoopFree® Self-Cleaning Litter Box. This popular
litter box, which uses crystal litter, is designed to automatically sweep the
waste into a bin within a short time following the cat's deposit.
4.
Use Crystal litter
Crystal litter is a great way to reduce litter box odors
(it's five times more effective than clay or regular litter), and it dries
waste quickly, buying you a little more time for cleaning.
5.
Make the litter box
inaccessible
Place litter boxes on a table (not
necessarily the dining room table) or counter or in a small cabinet or closet
with a door latch that allows it to open only wide enough for the cat. Another
idea is using a baby gate or something similar. A cat can slink through the
bars or leap over the barrier, whereas most dogs can not. Some pet gates can be
raised a few inches above the floor so the cat can slide underneath, or keep the
litter box in a room or cabinet accessed by a specially placed pet door.
6.
Get a cover for the kitty
litter
Try using a covered litter box
with an opening that the dog can't fit his head through. Remember, though, that
covers keep smells contained and may feel like a trap to the cat, so use
covered boxes with caution. The ScoopFree® Self-Cleaning Litter Box also comes
with a hooded version for those cats who like their privacy.
Keep in mind,
every dog is different, but every dog has his day. With some precautions,
discipline, and positive reinforcement, make it the day he swears off litter
critters and other stinky treats for life.
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About PetSafe® Brand
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Amanda Kuhn, Missy Mischief PR, 0410 570 993, amanda@missymischief.com
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