1. Pica.
- Author
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Sonnenberg, Jackie
- Subjects
PICA (Pathology) in animals ,STRING ,PLASTIC bags ,INTESTINAL diseases ,FECES - Abstract
The article discusses the pica which is mental disorder that causes animals to want to eat non-food objects resulting to serious health complications. It notes that these objects including string or plastic bags can get lodged into the pet's throat and may form a painful intestinal blockage if they are eaten. The blockage in the intestine may impede the passing of the waste and if it cannot pass, the pet will suffer from intestinal rupture or will be poisoned by its own waste.
- Published
- 2009