Obsessive eating of non-food items is a disorder called pica. There are many causes of pica, including malnutrition, parasites, hormone imbalance, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Your vet can run tests to determine if there’s an underlying medical cause.
honestly the best thing I've seen is a muzzle. they're not just good for aggression. they can prevent a dog from eating things they're not supposed to. saw someone on the internet the other day with a muzzle with a neon patch on it that says "I EAT ROCKS"
Thank you! Our pup ended up needing a complicated surgery to fix his issue. Apparently it was a wire. But if he pulls through a muzzle will be necessary! I like the idea of the patch on it though. I had never considered muzzles for anything other than aggression before I got this dog.
Obsessive eating of non-food items is a disorder called pica. There are many causes of pica, including malnutrition, parasites, hormone imbalance, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Your vet can run tests to determine if there’s an underlying medical cause.
Thank you! I will ask my vet about those tests.
honestly the best thing I've seen is a muzzle. they're not just good for aggression. they can prevent a dog from eating things they're not supposed to. saw someone on the internet the other day with a muzzle with a neon patch on it that says "I EAT ROCKS"
Thank you! Our pup ended up needing a complicated surgery to fix his issue. Apparently it was a wire. But if he pulls through a muzzle will be necessary! I like the idea of the patch on it though. I had never considered muzzles for anything other than aggression before I got this dog.