I've used/tried pretty much all the so-called remedies for this but the only thing that stops this is to be out there and PICK UP immediately. 'Warm' does tend to be best. I have been known to shout when I saw this going on from my kitchen window, but all that does is have them gobble it up faster. You could put a muzzle on the one that's really bad for doing this but I honestly don't like that idea.
The first time I had this was with my third Basset when she was pregnant. So whether it's down to something missing in their diet or not, I'm not sure. Others since her did this so that would suggest not. I tend to believe in the idea that theiir food goes through not properly digested, making it still 'attractive'. You might look at what you are feeding (avoid cereal-based food which isn't as well digested as food that's mainly meat or fish).
Others will say it's puppy copying mum when 'in the nest'. Not sure about that because it doesn't really explain why some do it, and others don't.
With mine, it doesn't seem to be gender relevant either.
Other than the obvious (putting their mouths there - smell) it would be more serious if they are going after what strange dogs have left (worms, infection).
The first time I had this was with my third Basset when she was pregnant. So whether it's down to something missing in their diet or not, I'm not sure. Others since her did this so that would suggest not. I tend to believe in the idea that theiir food goes through not properly digested, making it still 'attractive'. You might look at what you are feeding (avoid cereal-based food which isn't as well digested as food that's mainly meat or fish).
Others will say it's puppy copying mum when 'in the nest'. Not sure about that because it doesn't really explain why some do it, and others don't.
With mine, it doesn't seem to be gender relevant either.
Other than the obvious (putting their mouths there - smell) it would be more serious if they are going after what strange dogs have left (worms, infection).
