Treatment methods for pica in dogs

1. On the basis of determining the cause of the disease, treat the symptoms and supplement the dog with sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals.
2. Medication treatment can include stomachic drugs, yeast, etc.

Causes of pica in dogs

1. The causes of pica are various, generally related to sodium, calcium, phosphorus, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, sulfur It is related to mineral deficiencies, vitamin B complex deficiencies, and deficiencies of certain proteins and amino acids.
2. When dogs suffer from diabetes, rabies, parasitic diseases and chronic digestive disorders, they are often accompanied by heterophilia.

Symptoms of pica in dogs

1. Pica usually starts with indigestion, followed by abnormal taste and heterophilia symptoms.
2. Sick dogs like to lick and chew foreign objects such as wood, wall soil, stones, cinders, glass pieces, etc.
3. The dog's skin is dry, the coat is dull, constipation and diarrhea occur alternately, and progressive anemia and weight loss occur.