Some Facts About Coprophagia

No one will argue that coprophagia is gross. Defined as the consumption of feces by an animal (such as a pet dog), it can also be a hazardous one. Risk of infestation in pets is especially high. The parasites transmitted may present a variety of health issues to pets such as diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, blindness, compromised central nervous system, intramuscular issues and more. Treatment can be costly, lengthy and dangerous.


The Good News:

A twice daily dose of CoproBan® fed as a treat, along with behavior modification practices, can eliminate coprophagia behaviors and the associated risks.

Reasons for Coprophagia

Why do dogs eat poop? There are many possible scenarios and opinions that can contribute, including:

  • High protein-low residue diets (designed to decrease defecation due to housebreaking, surgery, loose stools, and other digestion issues)
  • Irregular feeding schedule
  • Lack of nutrients and/or essential minerals in diet
  • Hunger/not enough food
  • Boredom/lack of stimulation
  • Inadequate attention/supervision
  • Confinement (occurs when dogs attempt to keep crate/cages clean when forced to eliminate while contained
  • Maternal instincts (habit is developed after dams no longer need to stimulate puppies to defecate and consume the feces as a way of keeping the nest clean and scent-free)

Litter Box Raiding

Cat feces can also be attractive to many dogs. Consuming them from the litter box is just as disgusting and difficult to stop. Feed CoproBan to all cats within the household to change the texture and taste of their feces. Simply follow the labeled dosing instructions on the product packaging appropriate for felines.

How to Deal with Coprophagia

If your dog is exhibiting signs of coprophagia by consuming its own or other pet's feces, ask your veterinarian about CoproBan today!

CoproBan is an easy-to-feed, roast beef flavored coprophagia deterrent dogs love! CoproBan is conveniently packaged as a 3-gram soft chew in an individual blister pack. Formulated to assist in the breakdown of fiber, the ingredients render the taste and texture of the stools unpleasant to eat.

Administering the correct, full dosage to dogs is easy since CoproBan is a tasty soft-chew most dogs love. Make sure to feed CoproBan to the pets whose feces are being consumed.

Additional Steps to Take

Use CoproBan to help take a bite out of a bad habit. Help protect pets with these easy steps:

  • Pick up all pet waste immediately
  • Avoid animal feces when walking or visiting parks
  • Schedule routine veterinarian check-ups
  • Feed a well-balanced and nutritional diet on a regular schedule
  • Ensure pet has access to fresh drinking water
  • Provide adequate stimulation and exercise to pets in the form of training, playing, walking, running, or other activities
  • Discuss adding CoproBan to your pet's daily routine with your veterinarian

Directions For Use:

For dogs and cats - with each meal:

Under 40 lbs. feed ½ soft-chew;

40 lbs. animals feed 1 soft-chew;

For every additional 40 lbs. of weight feed an additional ½ soft-chew

Talk to your veterinarian about how CoproBan can help today!

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