Pica – A Compulsive Disorder That Drives Dogs to Ingest Non-Food Items

Pica is a compulsive disorder found in many animals, including humans. It is the uncontrollable urge to chew and/or drive to ingest non-food items. It can start accidentally and also be random. There are three behaviors that constitute pica. There are:

1. Repetitive
2. Non-functional
3. Non-beneficial

There are several causes for pica. If your dog exhibits these behaviors, the first thing you need to do is get them to your veterinarian, so you can eliminate medial reasons.

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