Photo “Cat on a strong” by Stefan Tell via Creative CommonsĪll cats in the pica group ingested non-food items, with 79 of them also chewing (but not swallowing) other things on a regular basis. Some cats are attracted to eating strings and shoelaces.
Finally, they asked questions about potential gastrointestinal signs, such as vomiting and diarrhea. They also included questions about the environment (including types of enrichment available, other people and animals in the house, and access to the outdoors). The researchers asked questions about basic kitty demographics, including age, breed, sex, medical history. This study surveyed 91 pet owners with cats who ingested non-foods, and included a control group of 35 cats who did not. However, once all breeds (including the domestic shorthair) were included in studies, it became apparent that this behavior isn’t limited to the meezers in any way.Ī new study, Characterization of pica and chewing behaviors in privately owned cats: a case control study, sought to better understand factors that might predict pica in cats, in the hopes of helping the veterinary community in developing effective treatments. This behavior in cats was first noticed in Siamese cats, who are prone to sucking and eating woolen items.
It’s unclear why some animals eat things that aren’t food – some guesses include stress and nutritional deficiencies. Pica, or the ingestion of non-food items, is found in species as varied as parrots, humans, and domestic cats.
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