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Chester The Cat Plasters in A Tin (Pack of 30)

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It can be a worry to have a cat who likes to eat plastic and other inedible items, but there are ways to help. 1. Provide a Healthy Diet Ensure you are feeding quality food. Ensure your cat is on a good quality American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) approved food for their life stage (adult, kitten, or senior). This will ensure that your cat is getting all the protein and nutrients required for their health.

Animal Fat. Many types of plastic bags are made with “slip agents” which are used to reduce friction in the product. These agents are frequently made from beef fat, and some cats enjoy the subtle flavors in the product. Other conditions can present with similar signs, such as pancreatitis (painful inflammation of a small organ called the pancreas) or inflammatory bowel disease. So unless you know for sure that your cat has consumed something he shouldn’t have, your vet will probably need to run some tests. Prevent boredom. Provide plenty of playtime for your cat, and know their toy preferences. Make sure their environment is enriched with scratching posts, interesting windows to look out of, and cat trees. Cats love high perches where they can feel safe and observe their environment. At the same time, cats that are stressed or suffering from anxiety may also display similar behaviors, and this could be due to anything like children playing with them too much, a new baby arriving in the house or being bullied by another cat. This all sounds like regular cat behaviour to me. If you said she was chewing and eating, I would think she had pica, but she just sounds like she likes gnawing on chewy things. You may want to try out chew toys if you get tired of tidying up the mess, but if she’s not swallowing anything, I don’t think it posits harm to her (though if you want to be safe, again, try grabbing a few chew toys to her).

There’s also the small chance your cat is trying to chew and eat plastic because they are suffering from a health condition. This might be some type of dental issue that is causing them oral discomfort, and chewing helps to relieve that pressure. They may also have a thyroid issue or diabetes. Only be concerned about these issues when all other potential reasons are ruled out. How To Stop Your Cat From Eating Plastic What are your thoughts on cats chewing plastic? Do you think it’s mostly to do with pica, or do you agree with me that it’s likely most cats have this obsession regardless of whether pica is part of the equation or not? There are many reasons why dogs and cats sometimes consume things like grass, poop or dirt, and many of the reasons overlap, including things like dietary deficiencies, illness, stress, loneliness, boredom and more.

You might have to pull it out of their mouth, and may even have to chase them to do so, but it’s worth it so they don’t eat it. Cats aren’t really able to chew plastic into tiny pieces, so you’ll probably be able to pull the full piece out of their mouth or throat before it’s too late. There are several medical conditions that can also mean a cat is unable to receive all the nutrients it requires from its food.If you think your cat has eaten plastic and is displaying any of these symptoms, you should take her to the vet as soon as possible. Final words Remove your cat from the area so that you can clean up any remaining plastic. If it was a type of plastic wrapper or your cat ate a plastic bag, you should try and identify the contents of the bag. The contents could also be very harmful to your cat, such as cleaning chemicals, chocolate, sugar-free gum, and medication. Another option to break up cats and plastic bags is to give your feline pal their own safe chewing spot. Create an area where they can chew on cat treats or toys to their heart's desire. Having their own garden is a healthy, fun alternative to unhealthy and potentially dangerous plastic.

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