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What is FOR-BID?

FOR-BID is a highly purified crystalline edible protein fraction which, when mixed with food and fed to dogs, curbs coprophagy (consumption of feces).

For: Dogs, Cats and Horses

Benefits:
•	Safely discourages puppies and dogs from consuming their own feces
•	Improves pet breath and cleanliness
•	No reported side effects

How it works:
When eaten by your dog, FOR-BID goes through the gastrointestinal tract where the purified vegetable protein fraction and sodium glutamate are digested, ending up in the feces. This gives the feces a pungent taste when excreted, and discourages consumption by your dog.

Cautions:
Be sure that your dog is not on steroids since this will counter the effect of FOR-BID.

More Information:

Brand Name
FOR-BID (Alpar)

Active Ingredient(s):
Wheat Gluten, Monosodium Glutamate.

What is this product used for:
FOR-BID is a highly purified crystalline edible protein fraction which when mixed with food and fed to dogs curbs coprophagy (consumption of feces). This product imparts a forbidden and unpalatable taste to the feces.

Availability:
FOR-BID is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used:
The recommended dose for large dogs is ½ package sprinkled on food twice a day for 5 or 6 days. For small dogs and puppies use ¼ package twice a day for 4 days. For cats give ¼ package per day for 4 or 5 days.

What are the side effects:
There are no reported side effects.

What special precautions are there:
For veterinary use only.

In the event of an overdose:
Contact a veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

How should I store this product:
Store at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children.

Directions:

•	FOR-BID is used to curb coprophagia, which is a condition in which animals consume their own feces, or those of other animals
•	FOR-BID is for use in dogs, cats, and horses.

Tip: Open package, sprinkle the proper dose onto food, and mix thoroughly.

Dosage:

Pet	Weight	Dosage
Small Dogs/ Puppies:	3-20 lbs	Give 1/4 packet two times per day (morning and night), for 5 days.
Large Dogs:	20-100 lbs	Sprinkle the contents of ½ packet on the dog food two times per day (morning and night), for 5-6 days. This will usually curb coprophagia for months, often permanently
Cats:	All weights	Cats should be fed 1/4 packet sprinkled onto food one time per day for 4 or 5 days
Horses:	All weights	1 packets two times a day (in the morning and in the evening) for 2 or 3 days typically deters this behavior

Storage: Store this product at room temperature.

FOR-BID:

Ingredients:
Wheat Gluten
Monosodium Glutamate

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Forbid I just started using it, and what a difference this makes. I have a small dog, and I am using about a third of the package twice a day. It really works! 05/16/2011

For the amount money spent on this product it was a very disappointing result. I used the product as directed and still observed my dog consuming fecal material. It may be effective for others but quite expensive to not get lasting results. Not worth the money. 04/29/2013

Worked after the first dose! Our new puppy would stalk our older dog's poo and after four months of trying to train puppy to "leave it" my vet suggested adding For-Bid.He warned we had a 1/3 shot of it working. To our amazement it worked after the first dose! It's been two days and our older dog is once again enjoying some privacy and puppy is more focused on getting his business done. 03/29/2013

Not Working so Far I have a 5 month old small Beagle Mix that has the Bad Habit of wanting to eat his poo. I have a dog trainer who comes to the house for personal lessons and he does AMAZING with it all, but we can't break this habit! My vet sold me FOR-BID and I was really excited that there was a product like this. (I had tried Pumpkin puree but that didn't do anything) Unfortunately There has been little progress after 2 weeks of use. I have added more and more powder to his food, but if given the chance, he will happily eat his poo. Luckily he sticks to his own, hasn't bothered my other dogs poo, or poo we pass when on walks. I will keep using it until its gone. Without seeing results, the cost of $20 doesn't excite me to buy more. 03/12/2013

would not recommend I put this on my cats food and it hasnt slowed my dogs down one bit from eating the cat feces. 02/28/2013

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does it work for all poo with one dog or do I need to give to both dogs, even though one does not indulge?

1 year, 2 months ago

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For-Bid, when eaten, gives the feces a bad flavor discouraging your dog from eating it. If your dog is eating his own and your other dog's feces, then you should give the product to both dogs.

1 year, 2 months ago

Abby, PetMed Pro

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how do i measure 1/4 of for -bid for cats

I would like to make sure the dosage is correct.

1 year, 9 months ago

binky

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Each package of FOR BID is equivalent to 2 teaspoons. Therefore, 1/4 package equals 1/2 teaspoon.

1 year, 9 months ago

Gary, Dir. of Pharmacy Services

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whats the deal with steroids and For Bid?

2 years, 9 months ago

Sue

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Steroids counter the effect of FOR-BID by interfering in the process by which FOR-BID works.

2 years, 9 months ago

Gary, Dir. of Pharmacy Services

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Isn't it true that animals eat their feces because of vitamin deficiencies in their diet. Would it not be more beneficial to get them a multi-vitamin?

Or a dog food with all or most of the needed elements in a healthy daily diet? My dog is doing really well with Science Diet dog food. We found a place where they sell in in five pound bags vs. ten and it costs $11 per bag vs. $20 for the ten pound bag!

4 years ago

Anonymous

virginia

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Puppies can start eating feces when they are young if they're kept in a place like a puppy mill where they don't get enough food, or fed regularly enough, they will eat feces for the nutrients. Older dogs eat feces either as a nutritional deficiency (it smells like food to them, some of the ingredients don't break down during digestion and they will eat it), or as a bad habbit that was never broken.
DO NOT USE FOR BID, EVER!!!! The best method of breaking this behavior is to take your dog outside on a leash, even if it's in your own gated backyard, and pick up the feces right away. if you have 1 dog, this is simple; but for multi-dog households (i have 7 and they all eat feces , so i know) it can be challenging.
i suggest taking the dogs out in pairs (on the leash of course) and clean up any feces as soon as they do it. Then go in and switch out for another pair of dogs until your done. This is the only fool-proof way.

Also there is a new product coming out soon from the PRN company, they make Proin for incontinence, that addresses this issue. Hopefully their product works better than For Bid, but keep an eye out for it. It will prob be in a purple and white bottle.

2 years, 7 months ago

Trish Vet Tech

Boynton Beach, FL

Answer:

ya know, I had the same question and did some looking up on it. The best thing I came up with was that dogs a considered scavangers. That is why the eat pretty much ANYTHING. LOL Dogs are crazy! But we love em.

3 years, 11 months ago

American Bulldog lover

California

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My dog eats cat feces from the litter box-what helps this?

4 years, 9 months ago

Didi

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This product is labelled for this use. Though with all the bad publicity about how this product doesn't work, you may need to look elsewhere. I work in a local vet clinic, and honestly all of our clients that have tried this product say it doesn't work.

2 years, 7 months ago

Trish Vet Tech

Boynton Beach, FL

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if you csn't keep the dog away from the cat box, you have to treat the cats with it, in order for it to be in their feces. Doggie won't like it when they eat it........

4 years, 6 months ago

nekoboo

malden, ma

Answer:

sprinkle litter box with cayenne pepper or a cajun seasoning mix.
Stopped my Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix from this disgusting urge.

4 years, 8 months ago

Lregister

Georgia

Answer:

No.
Try this instead.
NaturVet Enzymes & Probiotics 8oz #10803 $17.99

4 years, 8 months ago

jenn

Top 250 Contributor

Answer:

Really just keeping him away from the cat feces. Dog love it because it is high in protein.

4 years, 8 months ago

Big J

Pet Med Land

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