They were free fed (“ad libitum”) only true for 30% of Pica group.(that’s 60%)ģ variables were common with the Pica group: 79 also chewed but not swallowed other items regularly.Ģ1 of 35 within the controlled group also were chewing on things that weren’t food items. They asked questions about their cat’s environment:Īll 91 cats in the Pica group did ingest non-foods. The researchers also asked questions on basic cat demographics like:
They surveyed with questions on whether their cats were vomiting or having diarrhea. The study took 91 cat owners who had cats that ingested non-food items and a controlled group of 35 that didn’t eat non-food items. There was actually a study in August 2016 to characterize Pica behavior in cats. It also seems to be most common in Siamese cats, possibly due to their sensitive nature. So if your cat or kitten is playing or experimenting with something, it doesn’t mean they have it. Please note: Pica is a long-term habit, not a one-time thing. Some of the symptoms your cat may exhibit are from Pica: Of course, the dangers associated with your cat ingesting these things are: The common targets for cats with Pica are: Pica is an obsessive-compulsive disorder/behavioral issue with your cat that gives them the impulse to chew and eat non-food items.
It’s a combination of reasons that give your cat the tendency to chew and eat non-food items. So, why do cats eat plastic? Your cat may be eating plastic or other types of things made of plastic because of a condition is known as feline Pica. It didn’t seem normal, and for this, I did some research (it’s your best friend) into the underlying issues that would cause cats to do this. My first thought was something medical was wrong or something was stressing him out. His chewing on things, in general, was very concerning for me because of the vomiting. I spend a few minutes before bed to make sure all the plastic is hidden from my boy, Foo Foo, who seeks any of it out.
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