Licking glass
My mother's cat has been exhibiting some strange behavior.
He likes to lick plastic and glass. Could this be a form of pica? He exhibits some other pica-like behavior -- he likes to eat ribbons, which are certainly not good for him. Assuming this is pica, I've heard it's good to offer them a little vegetables, but he doesn't seem to have any interest. Any suggestions? |
"Glenn" wrote in message m... My mother's cat has been exhibiting some strange behavior. He likes to lick plastic and glass. Could this be a form of pica? He exhibits some other pica-like behavior -- he likes to eat ribbons, which are certainly not good for him. Assuming this is pica, I've heard it's good to offer them a little vegetables, but he doesn't seem to have any interest. Any suggestions? When my "now previous" cat exhibited this behavior - her interest was in licking the patio stones - it turned out that she was hyperthyroid and anemic. You might want to give your vet a call? Judy and Matilda - who thankfully hasn't started licking anything yet - apart from her own body. :c) |
"Glenn" wrote in message m... My mother's cat has been exhibiting some strange behavior. He likes to lick plastic and glass. Could this be a form of pica? He exhibits some other pica-like behavior -- he likes to eat ribbons, which are certainly not good for him. Assuming this is pica, I've heard it's good to offer them a little vegetables, but he doesn't seem to have any interest. Any suggestions? When my "now previous" cat exhibited this behavior - her interest was in licking the patio stones - it turned out that she was hyperthyroid and anemic. You might want to give your vet a call? Judy and Matilda - who thankfully hasn't started licking anything yet - apart from her own body. :c) |
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