GraciesMom
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Not real surprised this happened. Vet said it was bacterial based on stool test and very likely something she snatched up fast in the yard or on a walk. She is quickly recovering on meds and got some extra fluids as she had some dehydration due to a few loose stools.
But... we have a real time with Ms Gracie the Junk Eater! She can be almost obsessive about poop, especially deer poop around the area. It is more of a behaviorial thing that she got used to as a pup I think. We did not get her until 5 months old and she had been allowed to run loose with her siblings and other Cavs at the breeder's unsupervised I think and picked up this habit. Most of the time we are able to prevent her from getting stuff but she is a fast gal and can snatch up a piece of poop or some garbage fast. :*gh:
We have tried spraying stuff with Listerine mouthwash with limited success. Works a bit better in the house than outside. So I tried some tabasco pepper sauce... just a drop smeared on a cabinet corner in the house that she likes to chew on and shouldn't. Was suggested by several trainers. Sooooo... she LIKED IT! Actually licked it happily and wanted more. I can't even do that myself! I wouldbe on fire. :yikes
Any ideas of deterrants to spray on things or do we have to watch her every minute of every second or keep her in the crate most of the time? Bitter apple also bombed. Was not crazy about it but only delayed her a bit.
But... we have a real time with Ms Gracie the Junk Eater! She can be almost obsessive about poop, especially deer poop around the area. It is more of a behaviorial thing that she got used to as a pup I think. We did not get her until 5 months old and she had been allowed to run loose with her siblings and other Cavs at the breeder's unsupervised I think and picked up this habit. Most of the time we are able to prevent her from getting stuff but she is a fast gal and can snatch up a piece of poop or some garbage fast. :*gh:
We have tried spraying stuff with Listerine mouthwash with limited success. Works a bit better in the house than outside. So I tried some tabasco pepper sauce... just a drop smeared on a cabinet corner in the house that she likes to chew on and shouldn't. Was suggested by several trainers. Sooooo... she LIKED IT! Actually licked it happily and wanted more. I can't even do that myself! I wouldbe on fire. :yikes
Any ideas of deterrants to spray on things or do we have to watch her every minute of every second or keep her in the crate most of the time? Bitter apple also bombed. Was not crazy about it but only delayed her a bit.