Dolfos Cayenne, 90 tablets is a dietary supplement for dogs with coprophagia from the Polish maker Dolfos. Coprophagia — eating faeces — is a common complaint among owners: it leads to digestive upsets and parasite infections and helps spread disease. According to the manufacturer, one cause of the habit is a lack of certain substances in the body. The supplement contains vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, a probiotic and plant ingredients that, taken regularly, should help eliminate the problem.
Why dogs eat faeces
There are many causes of coprophagia. Dietary ones include hunger, poor food absorption and a lack of enzymes or B vitamins. Behavioural ones include boredom, stress, attention-seeking, puppies copying their mother and fear of punishment for accidents. Medical ones include worms and diseases of the gut and pancreas. So with coprophagia, it's worth seeing a vet and having a stool test first; parasite prevention is covered in worms in cats and dogs: prevention.
Ingredients
Brewer's yeast, yucca schidigera extract, dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, linseed, magnesium stearate, beta-1,3/1,6-glucan, vitamins. Active components: vitamin B1 (0.4 mg), the probiotic Enterococcus faecium (6×10⁸ CFU) and the enzymes amylase, lipase and protease, which help break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Analysis: protein 17%, fibre 7%, fat 0.1%, ash 35.4%, calcium 4.8%, phosphorus 2%. Note that despite the name, there's no cayenne pepper in it.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | dogs with coprophagia |
| Enzymes | amylase, lipase, protease |
| Probiotic | Enterococcus faecium |
| Plant ingredients | brewer's yeast, yucca, linseed, beta-glucan |
| Form | tablets |
| Quantity | 90 |
Pros
- Addresses dietary causes. Enzymes improve food digestion.
- A probiotic. Enterococcus faecium for gut flora.
- Brewer's yeast. A source of B vitamins.
- Yucca. Reduces stool odour.
- Simple dosing. 1–4 tablets a day by weight.
- A large pack. 90 tablets last a small dog 3 months.
Cons
- Doesn't fix behavioural causes. Tablets won't cure boredom or stress.
- No course length. The product page doesn't say how long to give it.
- A misleading name. There's no cayenne pepper in it.
- Doesn't last long for a big dog. At 4 tablets a day, a pack lasts about 3 weeks.
How to give it
Daily dose: dogs up to 10 kg — 1 tablet, 10–20 kg — 2, 20–30 kg — 3, over 30 kg — 4. You can give the tablet by hand as a treat or add it to food. Agree the duration with your vet. At the same time, review the diet: if the dog is hungry or the food is poorly digested, the habit will come back. If you need a separate probiotic course, see Dolfos Dolvit Probiotic.
How to stop a dog eating faeces
Clean up after your dog straight away in the garden and on walks. Teach a "leave it" command and reward the dog for obeying. Give your dog enough exercise and activity — ideas in how to keep a dog busy indoors in bad weather and the dog toys section. If your dog picks up everything on walks, a muzzle can help during training — see dog muzzles: how to choose and train. Never punish accidents indoors: sometimes a dog eats the evidence to avoid punishment.
Who it suits
Dogs of any size that eat their own or other animals' faeces, especially when the cause is dietary or digestive — combined with a vet check and behaviour work. More supplements are in the vitamins and mineral supplements section.
Verdict
Dolfos Cayenne is a supplement with enzymes, a probiotic, brewer's yeast and yucca that helps when coprophagia is linked to diet and digestion. It has convenient dosing by weight and a large pack. But tablets won't replace cleaning up, training and checking for parasites, and despite the name there's no cayenne pepper in it.
FAQ
How many tablets should I give?
Up to 10 kg — 1, 10–20 kg — 2, 20–30 kg — 3, over 30 kg — 4 tablets a day.
Does it contain pepper?
No, there's no cayenne pepper in it.
How does the supplement work?
Enzymes and a probiotic improve digestion, and vitamins and minerals make up for possible deficiencies.
Can puppies have it?
The product page gives no age limits — check with your vet.
How long is the course?
The manufacturer doesn't say; agree the duration with your vet.
Is coprophagia dangerous?
Yes, it can lead to digestive upsets and parasite infections.
Will tablets alone help?
Usually a combined approach is needed: cleaning up, training, a complete diet and worm checks.
