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:
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Safely discourages puppies and dogs from consuming their own feces
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Improves pet breath and cleanliness
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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:
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FOR-BID is used to curb coprophagia, which is a condition in which animals consume their own feces, or those of other animals
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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
I feel I finally found something that works. My yorkie doesn't have that problem, but we got a puppy mix and I noticed she was eatting the poo. The vet recomended this, I don't like how you dispense it, but my dogs both love it. So I will continue to buy it and not have poo breath anymore. I'm sure the company could put it in bigger containers for easier measuring.
My mixed terrier LOVES Forbid! She's small so I just sprinkle a light coating on her food twice a day. (Without it, her food will sit quite a while before she eats, but when she sees me add the Forbid, she can't wait to eat!)
Forbid has not "cured" my terrier, but after 2-3 weeks of using it, she doesn't go back to her bad habit for several months. When I notice her change, I just start adding it to her food for another couple of weeks and she's good to go for 6-8 more months.
I've tried other types, but haven't found anything that comes close to the success I've had with Forbid. I've also had difficulty getting my dog to take the other brands.
I will continue to use Forbid as long as necessary and would definately recommend to other pet owners experiencing this type problem.
i gave this to my female boxer and she hated it. it was a hassle to get her to eat her food while she was on for bid. plus she ended up passing gas which smelled horrendous
I only give Antje about a fourth of a package twice a day on her canned food. That's all it takes to help a mini dachshund. It really works well. It seemed to work for a long time after I stopped using it the first time then she tried to eat it again and we started using it again. Success again.
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!
2 years, 8 months ago
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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.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Trish Vet Tech
- Boynton Beach, FL
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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.
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.
1 year, 4 months ago
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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........
3 years, 3 months ago
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nekoboo
- malden, ma
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sprinkle litter box with cayenne pepper or a cajun seasoning mix. Stopped my Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix from this disgusting urge.
my vet suggested that for big dogs use a tablespoon of crushed pineapple after you rinse the juice off a day and a teaspoon a day for little dogs.
3 years, 6 months ago
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dog lover
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My vet suggested that I use MSG (Mono-sodium Glutamine or more commonly known as seasoned salt/meat tenderizer) in my puppies food and it has started to work.
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