There are several reasons for pica, which may be due to the mother of the cat abandoning her kitten, which can be reflected in nursing behavior. Pica cats can eat all types of materials: plastic, fabric, rope, paper, dirt, and even garbage. Some for...
There are several reasons for pica, which may be due to the mother of the cat abandoning her kitten, which can be reflected in nursing behavior. Pica cats can eat all types of materials: plastic, fabric, rope, paper, dirt, and even garbage.
Some forms of pica can be relatively harmless or annoying—such as licking plastic bags—but eating non-food substances can cause intestinal obstruction. It can also be a sign of disease.
Why do cats eat garbage?
If your cat or kitten is eating trash, it may be a health or behavioral issue. If you suspect this is a health issue, you should take the cat to the veterinarian, especially if this behavior suddenly occurs.
Some kittens may eat garbage purely out of curiosity and gradually get rid of this behavior under close monitoring.
1, Anemia
Eating garbage may indicate that your cat is sick, especially anemia is a condition where the affected cat may show such a sign. Anemia occurs when red blood cells and hemoglobin are lacking. Cat owners should check for pale, white or blue gums. Anemia may indicate a lack of iron, trace minerals, vitamins, or essential fatty acids.
If your cat has anemia, anemia can also be a sign of potential feline leukemia virus, kidney disease, bone marrow disease, or parasites.
Your veterinarian will perform standard tests and may recommend blood tests, including a complete blood count and a urine analysis. These diagnoses will confirm whether the cat is anemia and help screen for underlying disease.
2. Nutrition Deficiency
If your cat does not get enough nutrition from food, it may eat garbage. This may happen if your cat is not eating a properly balanced diet, but it may also happen if your cat’s gastrointestinal tract is not effectively absorbing nutrients. If nutritional deficiencies are suspected, a veterinary or veterinary nutritionist can guide you in the appropriate steps.
3. Curious
kittens may eat garbage out of curiosity, so it is recommended not to use chunks of garbage before they grow up. Intake of clumpy garbage can cause intestinal obstruction. Make sure to use non-toxic waste and monitor usage. If you find your kitten eating trash, remove it from the trash, make sure your kitten does its job first.
If the type of litter has been changed recently, adult cats may also eat snacks on litter, for example, litter based on wheat or corn.
How to stop your cat from eating trash
1·Cats can be boring. If you see a cat eating garbage, you can change your behavior by playing. Throw a wrinkle ball or toy mouse, or hang a fishing rod toy to lure it out of the box.
2·Reassess the cat's diet. Upgrade the food you feed, especially supermarket-level dry food. Many high-quality food choices are more nutritious.
3·Enhance cats' natural prey behavior. In addition to increasing play time, food puzzle toys that encourage natural foraging behavior can also be studied. There are many ways to make it yourself using common household items and different models offered by pet stores. Puzzle toys are a fun way your cat struggles to get food, thus distracting it from bad behavior.
4·Try to provide a pot of cat grass. Again, this will distract the litter and give your cat something else to chew. Don't forget the essential items for happy cats - catnip. You can grow and serve fresh ones yourself, sprinkle them on a scratcher, or buy a toy filled with catnip.
