My lab has started to eat poop

Question
Hi.  I have 2 labs.  A 2 1/2 year old black and a 10 month old yellow.  Recently the puppy has started to eat the poop of the older dog.  I know that it is not uncommon, but it is quite a disgusting habit.  I have heard various reasons for it and my vet has even suggested trying For Bid.  Have you had any experience with this?

Answer
Yes several of my puppies have done it.  Forbid is one option.  The best solution to stool eating, coprophagy, is cleaning them up before the dog has a chance. You can try food additives, the home remedies pineapple juice or canned pumpkin or the commercial products Forbid or Deter.

Why dogs do it is poorly understood. It may be diet related, but changing the dog's diet might cause worse problems. Whatever problems it causes for the owner, it doesn't seem to hurt the dog unless you are trying to clear up a worm infestation.

For more information see http://home.gci.net/~divs/behavior/coprophagia.html