![]() ![]() I really think this is an important article to post regarding an unusual ragdoll behavior. ![]() From the silky-smooth texture to the wonderful smell of pseudo-pheromones to that of all the previous contents of the bag, and all the way to that tasty lanolin that the bag was treated with, or cornstarch if you’ve chosen a bio bag, there are so many reasons why plastic bags are absolutely irresistible to your cat. While you see a cat swishing a bag, it is having the time of its life. Leaving the pica syndrome aside, your cat can enjoy plastic bags safely! The experience is a sensory wonderland. This is a medical emergency and if you think that this is the case for your cat, contact your veterinarian immediately because the blockage must be fixed surgically. In this case, your cat will be unable to defecate, which is extremely dangerous. The bag might get stuck along the digestive tract because it is too large to pass through tighter areas and it might cause a blockage. Eating plastic bags can be extremely dangerous because the cat may be unable to eliminate it. If it is in the habit of eating plastic bags, then do your best to remove all bags in its way. Until the pica is cured, you should be extremely careful what your cat eats. You will most likely have to change your cat’s diet to provide it with the nutrients it needs, but there may be other treatments it needs. Your vet will give your cat a complete examination to determine why the pica syndrome is there. Moreover, it can signal an underlying disease, which can be anything from anemia to FIV, hyperthyroidism, feline leukemia, diabetes or other serious conditions. Pica is a clear signal that your cat’s metabolism is not wired correctly. If you notice this, then it is very important to take your cat to the vet. This is called pica syndrome and it is manifested by cats eating things they would never normally eat like plastic, small rocks, grass, yarn, wool, clothing or other non-food items. If the bag tastes like fish or meat, then some nibbling might be expected, but when cats actually bite into the plastic and swallow it, things get to a pathologic level. To make it clear, it is perfectly normal for a cat to have a close relationship with its bag, to lick it, to stretch on it, to play with it, to cuddle it, but it is most certainly not normal for a cat to eat a bag. ![]()
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