Taboo Coprophagia Deterrent Soft Chews for Dogs, 40 Count
Taboo Coprophagia Deterrent Soft Chews for Dogs
For dogs.
Product Description
Taboo is a daily soft chew formulated to help deter coprophagia, the habit of eating feces. It's a common problem, more common than most owners realize, and one of the harder ones to manage through training alone since the behavior is usually self-reinforcing and happens when nobody's watching.
The formula works on three fronts. Monosodium glutamate makes the stool taste unpleasant to the dog, removing the reward. B-complex vitamins are included because coprophagia has been associated with B-vitamin deficiency. And cellulase, a digestive enzyme, helps break down cellulose and glucans in the fiber portion of the diet.
The chew is chicken liver flavored and given daily, which makes it far easier to keep up than powders that have to be measured onto every meal.
How It Works
Monosodium glutamate: makes feces taste unpleasant to the dog
B-complex vitamins: coprophagia has been linked to B-vitamin deficiency
Cellulase: supports breakdown of cellulose and glucans in dietary fiber
How to Use
Give daily by body weight, following the label or your veterinarian's direction.
Two things to understand for this to work. In a multi-dog household, every dog has to be treated, not just the one eating. The deterrent works on the stool of the dog who takes it, so treating only the eater changes nothing.
Give it consistently for several weeks. It takes time for the effect to reach the stool and for the dog to lose interest in the habit.
Pick up stool promptly alongside using the product. Removing access is the other half of the job, and no supplement outperforms a clean yard.
Additional Information
For dogs. This is a nutritional supplement, not an FDA-approved drug, and not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Tell your veterinarian about all supplements your dog receives. Store in a cool, dry place with the container closed. Keep out of reach of children and pets, since the chews are palatable.