Vetstreet says that some cats like plastic because it’s a way to cope with stress. It’s possible that’s what he’s doing with plastic, too. If the bag was used for groceries, it may also harbor the scent of whatever was previously inside it. Plastic shopping bags, for example, are often made with cornstarch or gelatin to make them more biodegradable-which also gives them some flavor. The most common-and benign- reason is that cats find it somewhat tasty. While the chewing of plastic is an activity that cats enjoy, this daily habit can put your cat’s health in potential jeopardy.
It could be due to boredom, food smells, the chemical makeup of the bag (gelatin), the noise that plastic makes, and a desire to soothe aching teeth and gums. Why is my cat chewing on plastic?Ĭats are drawn to plastic bags for a variety of reasons. She first chewed it (which she usually does), but all the sudden, she ate it!!! I was freaking out and tried to make her spit out, but unfortunately, that did not happen. Recently, my cat ate small piece of plastic bag (I would say probably 1″ x 6″ which is a little piece came from packaging wrap (sticker part)). Certain problems such as dental disease, diabetes, brain tumors, gastrointestinal issues, hyperthyroidism, and anemia can cause pica in cats. However, this is rare and usually does not result in a cat relentlessly looking for one particular type of item, such as plastic, to chew on or eat. Here are some things you can do if your cat licks, chews on, or eats plastic: Hard plastic items can cause damage to sensitive mouth tissues when they are chewed. Plastic can be a choking or suffocation hazard, too, and plastic bags can be a strangulation danger.
What happens if your cat eats a plastic bag? He is a chronic plastic eater so i have to constantly check my house and dispose of plastic as soon as it gets brought into the house. He ate the corner of a bag which makes me afraid it might have been sharp. My cat ate about and inch and a half of plastic.
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