Symptoms of pica in cats

1. Pica is a pathological manifestation of cats swallowing or licking foreign objects other than food. Pathologically It is also a common nutritional metabolic disease. This abnormal and pathological behavior means that cats have a special hobby for certain things that should not be sucked, just like some people like to bite their nails or suck their fingers, and most of the cats' sucking objects are woolen fabrics. , textile, host or plant.

2. Cat pica often manifests itself in swallowing wood chips, stones, rags, sand, fur, grass, feces and other foreign objects. Depending on the characteristics of the foreign objects swallowed and whether they are retained in the digestive tract, whether they are retained or not, In some areas, sharp foreign bodies may damage the oral cavity, causing salivation and oral bleeding; in some cases, foreign bodies may cause obstruction or perforation in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Precautions for cats with pica

1. Supplement trace elements

Pica in cats is mostly caused by a lack of trace elements in the body. Therefore, it is recommended to supplement trace elements to cats in time.

2. Adjust the diet structure

If the cat’s usual diet is relatively simple, resulting in unbalanced nutrition, it is easy to develop pica.

3. Put away foreign objects

When a cat suffers from pica, the owner must put away foreign objects in the house to avoid accidents caused by the cat accidentally eating them.