Your vet may recommend changing Fido's diet, or putting him on medication and/or supplements. Thyroid issues, diabetes, and malnutrition are a few possibilities.
It’s important to determine if your pooch has nutritional issues or health problems. The first course of action in pups with pica is having Fido examined by a vet. Call your vet immediately if you know or suspect your dog has eaten something he shouldn’t have. However, some cases can become life-threatening, and require surgical intervention. In some cases, dogs’ ‘snacks’ will pass out the usual way. Others, such as batteries, are highly toxic. Some can cause choking or intestinal damage or blockages. As one can imagine, these things are definitely not safe for your furry friend. Man's Best Friend has also eaten rocks, nails, screws, toys, watches, batteries, and, of course, homework, to name just a few things. Socks and underwear are two common items. Our canine friends have been known to eat all sorts of things. Unfortunately, though, pica isn't limited to grass. It isn’t usually going to be an emergency If Fido snacks on your lawn. Your furry pal could also pick up parasites. Plus, a lawn that has been treated with chemicals or pesticides is definitely not safe for your pooch to eat. While most grass isn't dangerous in and of itself, many plants are. Fido may be trying to soothe an upset stomach, or he may be trying to address a nutritional imbalance, which may have manifested as a craving. There are several possible reasons for this. One of the most common forms of pica is eating grass. A local vet offers some information on it below.
The whats, whens, and whys of pica in dogs can vary widely. There's actually a specific name for this behavior: pica. Have you ever come home and found that your canine pal has eaten your shoes, or chewed up your sofa? This may go beyond Fido's natural need to chew.
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