Stop kitty litter tasting

[bellapup]

I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with a little issue I've been having with my 11 week old puppy. I know they're prone to putting things in their mouths but mine has not only swallowed a few small rocks, she's now trying to get into the cat litter box to eat cat stool. I can't imagine it tastes good, but she seems drawn to it. I haven't tried putting bitter apple in the litter, but I'm concerned if I do spray something funny, the cats won't like it. Is this just a puppy phase, or potentially a bad habit? :doghuh:

 

[leema]

Dogs love cat poo. I'd be moving the litter tray somewhere the puppy can't reach, I don't think he is going to be able to resist the temptation.

You could teach your cats to use the toilet, instead!

 

[bdale777]

Yes, it is true, dogs LOVE cat poo!! I love the idea of training the cats to use the toilet let me know how the training goes!

 

[minimalva]

Hej
I know this problem very well and I am training my cat by using a Litter Kwitter. You can find at litterkwitter.com
It is not easy for an old cat to learn but we are slowly making progress.

 

[bellapup]

:doglaugh: I never thought kitty poo would be a problem.

My cats are older, however, and probably less trainable than puppy. I'll see if there's something I could use to prop the litterbox higher. Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad to know my puppy's not the only one with wierd taste!

 

[storm22]

koda love cat poop, dam her she got some today on our walk (gotta do some leave it training again)

 

[froix]

Well it's good to know my dog's not the only one who loves the taste of cat poo. :dogtongue: It's not like he's not being fed or anything but yeah I just place the litterbox somewhere the dog can't get to. Any suggestions on how to stop your dog from licking the cat clean? :msntongue:

 

[good_doggie]

the question is do you have a cat?If you do,maybe he likes the smell.I just dont know.I will post again if I get more information.

 

[pikachu_10]

hiya! Its not good to mix cat and dog right well you know that sometimes in our house well here is a tip
1.let the dog and cat fight but it is not a good idea.
2.keep your dog away from the cat.
this is a advice needed!

 

[bellapup]

My puppy Bella nibbles on the fur of any cat she can get to stay long enough near her like a mommy dog cleaning her pups. :doglaugh:

The cats actually enjoy playing with her and even tease her. If Bella plays too roughly, she gets a swat from the cat. The cats have never clawed her, they seem to know she's a baby so they hit her with claws hidden. Cleaning the cat is a whole lot better than having a dog/cat fight in the house constantly. :dogtongue2:

 

[dreamr802]

I think that dogs do like cat litter. I do agree that you need to put the cat litter somewhere where the dog can't reach it because dogs don't really jump and get all the places that cats do.