ok so i rescued this kitty a few months ago but although she is now well fed she keeps eating plastic bags and even chews on my knickers (while they are clean and not on me i hasten to add) i presume she was so hungry in the past that she ate anything but its driving me crazy now...help !
2007-01-12 19:03:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
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2007-01-12 19:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Plastic bags and cats go hand in hand...they love 'em( don't know why)everytime i pick up a plastic carrier bag we have to check the corners as the majority of the time the corners have been chewed off!! We used to have a cat that sucked lace....its a comfort thing...I think keeping them away from her as much as possible would be an idea..its not always easy but have a try.
There are no easy answers just perseverance and love.....>^..^<
Ps ....Good on you for giving her a home and caring
2007-01-13 03:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Cockneyrebel 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You need to distract her! She maybe bored.Get some toys in, or go to a garden centre and get some cat mint and grow it in the garden; get a scratch post and spray it with cat knip.The plastic bags need to be hidden anyway- any digestion of this can have some serious problems if she swallows some,plastic is nasty in a stomach the best of times, plus the colour off the bag can be toxic..... Maybe you should store your knicks away from her in a cupboard! Good luck!
2007-01-13 03:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Viv T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plastic bags can kill your cat. Sound extreme? Well its not. If they injest the plastic they can't pass it. Also, I new of a cat once who loved plastic bags and the owner let it play with them. One day she came home from work and the cat had managed to get its head in the hole(handle) then couldn't get it off. She ran around with the bag hanging off of her all day, went insane as a result had to be put to sleep. All because of a plastic bag.
Another person I know of lost her cat because it was playing inside a plastic bag and her other cat started playing with it. The second cat laid ontop of the bag, went to sleep and ended up suffocating the cat in the bag.
Plastic bags and cats do not belong together no matter how cute they look playing with them.
2007-01-13 03:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by felix 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Amazingly enough, the bag eating thing is common.
I was Vet Tech and heard it all the time. Some cats are just crazy for them.
It is harmful for her to eat them, of course. Please prevent that.
Your underpants are a new one on me. I thought only dogs did stuff like that. Crazy kitty, doesn't she know cats are supposed to be more dignified than that? I think it's a weird quirk.
Again, prevent panty munching. You know that, I just wanted to mention it can cause expensive intestinal blockages.
Don't feed her any more food. It's a funny quirk, not starvation.
Read the food label. Corn and wheat are bad for cats. Changing to a better quality of food may help, it may not.
Good luck
2007-01-13 03:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have 3 cats and mine like to chew and rustle the carrier bags much to the annoyance of my wife.
I just hope that your cat is not eating your knickers as you are wearing them...............lol
2007-01-13 03:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to keep those thing in a cupboard or draw away from her because if some thing gets caught in her digestive tract then its going to be painful and costly to get it out. i see this type of thing all the time at the vet clinic i work at. the material (what eva it may be) gets caght in the bowel so the cat will start vominting and unable to deficate or unrinate the bowel starts to die off around the material and has to be removed and then the two ends stiched back together.. not nice and the recovery can take weeks..
2007-01-13 03:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by nursey nurse 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hi there...cats who like to chew, lick, suck on non-edible items are known to have a condition called PICA. Items such as plastic bags can be easily ingested and may be fatal. Therefore, as a general rule anything which is questionable should be securely put away and out of reach.
PICA by Univ of California Davis: http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/home/beh/feline_behavior/pica.html
What is Pica?
Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them. Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.
Why is Pica Dangerous?
Other than its destructive potential, pica can be extremely hazardous to your cat's health if non-food items are consumed. Ingested fabric, string, or other materials can lodge in your cat's stomach or intestine. The blockage prevents the passage of food and may cut off the blood supply to these organs. Both are life-threatening conditions. Cat's that chew on power cords may be electrocuted. Additionally, many common houseplants are toxic to cats; chewing or eating these plants can cause a wide range of symptoms from drooling to death. If your cat has a history of ingesting non-food items and becomes lethargic, vomits, or displays other concerning behavior, take them to your veterinarian immediately.
Why Does My Cat Eat/Chew on Non-food Items?
No one knows exactly why some cats exhibit pica behavior. Because pica has been associated with a variety of diseases including feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, a veterinarian should examine any cat with pica. A genetic component is also suspected since wool or fabric sucking/chewing is more commonly found in Oriental breeds such as Siamese cats. Although it is normal for cats to eat small amounts of grass, consumption of large amounts of plant material may be an indication of a dietary deficiency or illness. Once medical causes are ruled out, behavioral reasons for pica can include boredom, attention-seeking, attractive odors, hunger, and learned behavior.
Treatment:
To rule out medical causes, a veterinarian should examine all cats displaying pica. Once your veterinarian gives your cat a clean bill of health, discuss with them what steps you can take to modify your cat's behavior. These may include the following:
... please see website for full details on how to treat PICA
2007-01-13 03:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can keep track of those things she likes to eat but is not supposed to eat. Then buy a bottle of those spray from your local pet store that repels cats and dogs, and spray it on those items she likes to eat. After a while, she should know what she's not supposed to eat and then you don't have to spray anymore. The spray works by dispensing some liquid that smells foul to dogs and cats.
2007-01-13 03:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by deshaboy 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I think she just doesn't know how to act, having a home. Try this!!! SPRAY her with a squirt bottle of water. Try not to let her know your the one doing it or she'll just keep doing it when your not home.
2007-01-13 03:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
throw out all the bags and the knickers
2007-01-13 03:06:33 · answer #11 · answered by mean evil woman 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋